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FAA 5G Radio Altimeter Rule Ends the Fight
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Fusion42 · 25 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The FAA issued a final rule requiring aircraft radio altimeters to be interference-tolerant against 5G signals, resolving a multi-year conflict and supporting safer low-visibility landings. The rule mandates retrofitting aircraft by specific deadlines, with costs offset by an FCC rebate programme.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Aviation Tech.
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You must prepare for new altimeter standards or lose access to low-visibility flight operations. Airlines and aviation tech providers have a clear path to finally resolve 5G interference risks disrupting approaches.
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