Safety
FAA mandates all altimeters be updated to prevent 5G interference
The FAA has issued a new rule requiring all aircraft operating in the U.S. to be equipped with interference-tolerant radio altimeters by 2030 to mitigate 5G signal risks.
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Published 28 Jul, 07:01 BST
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Safety
The FAA has issued a new rule requiring all aircraft operating in the U.S. to be equipped with interference-tolerant radio altimeters by 2030 to mitigate 5G signal risks.
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