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U.S. Airlines to Retrofit Planes to Combat 5G Interference
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Fusion42 · 25 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
The FAA mandates U.S. airlines retrofit all aircraft with next-generation altimeters by end-2030 to prevent 5G spectrum interference, with up to $2.2 billion in federal rebates available to cover retrofit costs.
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If you make altimeters, avionics, or aviation test equipment, the FAA just created a hard deadline and a $2.2 billion budget to replace a core safety system on every U.S. commercial aircraft. Start conversations with airlines and primes now—the retrofit window closes in 2030 and compliance is non-negotiable.
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