The FAA issued new approvals Thursday that allow an estimated 78 percent of the U.S. commercial fleet to perform low-visibility landings at airports where wireless companies deployed 5G C-band.
This now includes some regional jets, the agency said.
FAA OKs More Airplane Models Under New 5G Environment
In total, 78 percent of the U.S. commercial fleet now cleared for low-visibility landings.
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA has approved approximately 78% of the U.S. commercial fleet, including major Boeing, Airbus, and some regional jet models, for low-visibility landings at airports with 5G C-band.
- These approvals are a key development in addressing concerns about potential 5G C-band interference with aircraft radio altimeters critical for low-visibility operations.
- The FAA is still evaluating some altimeters, and aircraft with those deemed too susceptible to 5G interference will be prohibited from performing low-visibility landings in affected areas.
- Mitigation efforts, including buffer zones around 50 airports and agreements by wireless carriers to delay full 5G deployment near certain airports, have helped facilitate these new safety clearances.
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