WASHINGTON - The Aerospace Industries Association sent a precautionary letter to the Federal Communications Commission with concerns that AT&T and Verizon Communications has not sufficiently addressed air safety concerns raised by the planned use of C-Band spectrum for 5G wireless. The AIA’s letter Indicated that the telecom plans "are inadequate and far too narrow to ensure the safety and economic vitality of the aviation industry." Both the airline industry and the FAA have raised concerns about potential interference of 5G with sensitive aircraft electronics. Last Friday, an aviation coalition met with the White House to present the National Economic Council with proposals for additional safeguards. The FAA is expected to issue two airworthiness directives highlighting safety issues that may arise from 5G interference possibly as early as Dec. 14. Final instructions to airlines are not expected until later, after the FAA issues notices that take into account AT&T and Verizon mitigation efforts. Last month, AT&T and Verizon committed for six months to take "additional steps to minimize energy coming from 5G base stations” nationally and around public airports. The two telcoms, in November, agreed to delay commercial launch of C-band wireless service until Jan. 5. (Source: Reuters 12/13/21) U.S. aviation industry pans AT&T, Verizon 5G precautions (trust.org)
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