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FAA issues airworthiness directives for Boeing 737 MAX and 787 in Canada over potential 5G radio interference

The FAA issued multiple airworthiness directives covering Boeing 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner aircraft operating in Canadian airspace, citing potential interference from 5G radio waves. The actions underscore continued regulatory pressure on operators to manage spectrum-related avionics compatibility risks while in Canada.

Discovered 2026-06-26T15:55:50.314196-07:00 | 2026-06-26T15:55:50.314196-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • This cluster adds new, aircraft-specific FAA compliance requirements for Boeing 737 MAX and 787 operators flying in Canada, tied to potential 5G radio interference—raising near-term operational and maintenance planning urgency.
  • It follows Canada’s decision path on 5G mitigation (including the prior move to let temporary measures sunset), which makes current AD issuance a live test of how spectrum boundaries translate into regulator risk-management.
  • The FAA’s step aligns with broader U.S. safety planning around 5G rollout after FAA/industry interference concerns and ongoing mitigation coordination discussions, shaping how avionics and operational procedures are handled across airspace systems (civil and military).

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