On Thursday, Steve Dickson, the head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said, he is confident that aviation safety concerns surrounding 5G C-Band deployment will be addressed “safely with minimal disruptions”. Dickson is slated to tell a House of Representatives… Read More ›
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Head of FAA to testify before U.S. House of Representatives
According to sources, the head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is set to testify before the U.S. House of Representatives on February 3 regarding the deployment of the new C-Band for 5G and its impact on aviation safety. The… Read More ›
US FAA lists 50 airports where 5G will be deployed with buffer zone
In a statement the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) listed 50 U.S. airports which will feature buffer zones wherein wireless carriers can turn on new 5G C-band services from January 19, 2022. On Monday, Verizon Communications, and AT&T agreed to create buffer… Read More ›
AT&T & Verizon reject request to delay 5G wireless services, offer to adopt temporary safety measures
In a significant development, the CEOs of Verizon Communications and AT&T have rejected a request to delay the planned introduction of 5G wireless services over aviation safety fears. They have however offered to temporarily adopt new safety measures. Earlier last week, U.S…. Read More ›
Federal Aviation Administration issues special bulletin on interference of 5G with aircraft avionics
In a statement the Federal Aviation Administration said, it had issued a special information bulletin alerting operators, manufacturers, and pilots that action may be required to address potential interference issues from the usage of 5G telecommunications technology from sensitive aircraft electronics. With… Read More ›