U.S. FAA Issues Safety Alert on 5G Interference to Aircraft
- FCC-approved spectrum may interfere with safety devices
- FAA warns industry, seeks reports of problems from pilots
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U.S. regulators are warning aviators that a new band of 5G mobile phone service might interfere with key safety devices on aircraft.
The Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin warning that “action might be required to address potential interference with sensitive aircraft electronics.”