The Federal Aviation Administration reported it will continue working to keep 5G C-band interference from disrupting commercial air travel.
According to a June 17 news release, FAA is working with Verizon and AT&T to stop disruptions while allowing the companies to "enhance service around certain airports."
"We believe we have identified a path that will continue to enable aviation and 5G C-band wireless to safely co-exist." Billy Nolen, acting FAA administrator, said in the release. “We appreciate the willingness of Verizon and AT&T to continue this important and productive collaboration with the aviation industry.”
The most vulnerable equipment are reportedly radio altimeters found at regional airports, so the FAA is mandating those airports retrofit the equipment with radio frequency filters, in an attempt to prevent the interference by the close of the year, according to the release. The process is being carried out in phases.
Cellphone companies also offered to help mitigate the spread of 5G as the FAA continues to test and understand the effects of 5G on various airplane systems and equipment, as reported in the release.
