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FAA to mandate interference-tolerant radio altimeters for 5G environments following FCC C-band auction order

The FAA will require radio altimeters to meet interference-tolerant standards, aligning the equipment requirements with the FCC Upper C-band auction order adopted July 22, 2026. The move links aviation safety compliance to the spectrum rollout timeline associated with the auction order.

Discovered 2026-07-26T02:36:11.679144-07:00 | 2026-07-26T02:36:11.679144-07:00

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  • Establishes near-term aircraft avionics compliance requirements tying FAA airworthiness standards to the FCC’s Upper C-band auction order adopted July 22, 2026.
  • Impacts avionics certification and fleet retrofit planning by setting a clear interference-tolerance baseline for radio altimeters.
  • Drives coordination between aviation regulators and spectrum policy decisions that can affect operational safety in 5G-influenced interference environments.

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