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]

Key Takeaways:

U.S. Defense officials have alerted military flight crews to the potential of 5G interference and are actively investigating its impact on military aviation safety.
The DOD launched a "Joint Interagency FiveG Radar Altimeter Interference" (JI-FRAI) test, conducting bench and live flight assessments with industry partners to determine C-Band 5G's effect on military fleet equipment and establish testing standards.
While the military investigates, the FAA has issued approvals allowing approximately 78% of the U.S. commercial fleet to perform low-visibility landings in 5G C-band deployment areas.

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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.