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ArticleJul 2, 2023 · 5 min study Members

FAA 5G Deadline Forces Airlines to Upgrade Altimeters

From 1 July 2023, US airlines had to fit 5G-tolerant radio altimeters or lose the right to land in poor visibility.

FAA 5G Deadline Forces Airlines to Upgrade Altimeters
FIG. 01 A Delta A320 lands in low visibility — the kind of approach the 2023 5G altimeter rule was designed to protect.Archive

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