U.S. Regulators Are Aligning On Altimeter Upgrade Plan

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The FCC’s proposed plan does not include upgrade rebates for non-U.S. operators.

Credit: Joepriesaviation.net
A plan to ensure that aircraft and new wireless services can safely coexist is nearly finalized and will include funding for aviation stakeholders to help offset the costs of radio altimeter upgrades central to the effort. Under a draft report and order (R&O) by the Federal Communications Commission...
Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

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