New measures to prevent 5G from crashing planes due in February 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed new rules to eliminate potential interference between speedy 5G networks and most big airplanes. The rules will go into effect on February 24, 2024.

That’s two years after some big 5G network operators had hoped.

Nonetheless, the US wireless industry is cheering the FAA’s new rules.

“The wireless industry continues to work closely and collaboratively with the FAA and, as this notice makes clear, the FAA’s schedule for altimeter updates is reasonable and practical,” wrote the CTIA – the wireless industry’s main trade association – in a statement Monday. “We look forward to continuing to work together with all stakeholders to meet the FAA’s deadlines.”

However, a trade association representing the nation’s airline industry isn’t too pleased with the FAA’s new proposal.

“While our industry strongly supports 5G deployment, safety is – and always will be – the top priority of US airlines,” wrote the Airlines for America (A4A) trade association in a statement Monday. “A4A member carriers are working diligently to ensure fleets are equipped with compliant radio altimeters, but global supply chains continue to lag behind current demand. Any government deadline must consider this reality. We will continue to work with all stakeholders, including the federal government, toward our common goal of ensuring the aviation system remains the safest mode of transportation in the world.”

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