The FAA, to prevent 5G C-band signals from interfering with instruments on airplanes, is demanding that a buffer zone be created around certain airports.
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The frequencies used in the C-band are too close to those used by airplane altimeters which measure how far above the ground a plane is and is leaned on heavily when weather conditions result in poor visibility. According to In figuring out which airports should have a buffer zone, the FAA looked at how much traffic is generated by a specific airport and how many days this particular airport deals with low visibility. The regulatory agency said that it continues to deal with aircraft manufacturers and wireless carriers in order"to make sure 5G is safely deployed and to limit the risk of flight disruptions at all airports.
Other airline industry executives are not pleased with this solution. Kevin Burke, chief executive of the airport trade group Airports Council International-North America, says,"This so-called fix will create winners and losers within the airport community, and the entire aviation system will suffer."list compiled by the FAA
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