US Aviation Regulator Warns of Potential Interference From 5G Spectrum Plan

US Aviation Regulator Warns of Potential Interference From 5G Spectrum Plan
An airplane takes off from the Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, on March 18, 2020. Carlos Barria/Reuters
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WASHINGTON—The Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday it had issued a special information bulletin alerting manufacturers, operators, and pilots that action may be needed to address potential interference with sensitive aircraft electronics caused by the use of 5G telecommunications technology.

The FAA has been in discussion with the Federal Communications Commission about its air safety concerns over the plan to begin using some additional spectrum for 5G wireless networks starting Dec. 5.