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 created significant safety concerns for aviation by interfering with aircraft radio altimeters, leading to flight cancellations and increased pilot workload.
- This issue was known for years but unaddressed due to wireless companies' failure to share necessary data with the FAA and the FCC's unresponsiveness.
- Recent agreements have improved the situation, with wireless carriers temporarily pausing activations near runways and providing crucial information for safety assessments.
- A six-month plan is now in motion for aviation and telecommunications industries to develop long-term protocols, including technical adjustments to 5G transmissions and altimeter protection.
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