FAA Announces Path Forward on 5G

Today, in the fourth FAA 5G Roundtable, it was announced that Verizon and AT&T have agreed to extend, by one year, certain voluntary mitigations that were set to expire on Jul. 5. (From the 17 June HAI Washington Update). In a statement that was released at the conclusion of the meeting, FAA lays out a retrofit schedule for Part 121 carriers. Radio altimeter manufactures are producing filters that reduce 5G interference, and operators have begun placing purchase orders.

See our June Message for more details.