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FAA: 5G could lead to flight diversions
The new 5G networks rolling out soon could spell bad news for air travelers – especially during bad weather.
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a preliminary airworthiness directive (AD) outlining potential flight restrictions at airports in low-visibility conditions
The FAA said 5G networks can potentially disrupt altimeter navigation on C-band frequencies.
"The FAA is working closely with the Federal Communications Commission and wireless companies, and has made progress toward safely implementing the 5G expansion," the FAA said in a statement.
"We are confident with ongoing collaboration we will reach this shared goal."
The FAA says 5G and safe aviation ‘can safely coexist’ but interference is still a risk for cockpit instruments to safely land in low visibility.
"This AD requires to incorporate limitations prohibiting certain operations requiring radio altimeter data when in the presence of 5G C-Band wireless broadband signals as identified by NOTAM," the FAA said.
"These limitations could prevent dispatch of flights to certain locations with low visibility, and could also result in flight diversions."
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