Airlines serving the contiguous U.S. have until late 2030 to upgrade radar altimeters.
Credit: joepriesaviation.net
Aviation and telecommunications industry stakeholders finalized a coordinated plan to roll out new wireless services and ensure that tens of thousands of aircraft can operate safely alongside the expanded offerings. The FAA’s final rule mandating radar (or radio) altimeter (radalt) upgrades, made...
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