DOD Issues 5G Flight Bulletins, Launches Joint Test On Impact

Officials are investigating potential impact military flights through a joint interagency test.

Friday, January 21, 2022 at 05:35 PM ET

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The DOD is participating in a Joint Interagency test with FAA, FCC, wireless carriers, airlines, and aviation equipment manufacturers. [Photo: US Air Force]

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The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has alerted military flight crews about potential 5G interference and is undertaking a joint interagency test to assess its impact on military aviation safety.
This comprehensive investigation, known as JI-FRAI, involves the FAA, FCC, wireless carriers, and other stakeholders, focusing on determining 5G C-band's effect on military fleet equipment through both bench and live flight tests.
While the FAA has approved approximately 78% of the U.S. commercial fleet for low-visibility landings in 5G C-band areas, the DOD's specific inquiry into military aircraft and altimeters is ongoing, with live tests scheduled through August 2022.

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U.S. Defense officials have alerted military flight crews to the potential of 5G interference and are investigating potential impact of 5G on military flights through a joint interagency test with the FAA, FCC, wireless carriers, and other stakeholders.

“The Department of Defense (DOD) takes safety of flight issues seriously and is working closely with other stakeholders to keep our people apprised of FAA advisories, directives, and policies with regard to 5G implementation within national airspace,” a U.S. Air Force spokesperson told FLYING in a statement.