Why wasn’t this issue addressed years ago? And how do we fix it?
These were the two top questions posed at the House Transportation Committee hearing held Thursday about the rollout of 5G and its impact on the aviation industry.
Lawmakers, Aviation Community Look for Answers During House Hearing on 5G
Most wanted to know how parties involved got into the controversy, and when it will be fixed.
Key Takeaways:
- The 5G rollout has created significant safety concerns and flight disruptions for the aviation industry due to potential interference with aircraft altimeters, a critical piece of technology.
- This issue was identified as a "known challenge for many years" but was exacerbated by wireless companies' reluctance to share antenna placement and power data with the FAA, and the FCC's unresponsiveness to early warnings.
- While initial friction led to preventable problems, cooperation is improving; wireless companies are now sharing necessary information and agreeing to temporary activation limits near runways, with both industries committed to developing permanent mitigation protocols within six months.
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