Small Airlines 5G Interference: Gravely Affected by C-Band—Will the FAA Do Anything About It?

Small airlines gravely face the effects of the 5G C-Band spectrum's operations, especially as it brings interference to its signals and seeing cancellation of flights during bad weather. The FAA previously mandated that it is safe for airlines or planes to operate near 5G spectrums provided that they are at a safe distance.

Small Airlines Report Interference with 5G C-Band's Rollout

According to a Seattle Times report, a small airport in the area, Paine Field in Everett, shut down its operations and canceled the flights slated on its lineup last Monday for all commercial flights. The likes of Alaska Air and Horizon Air cannot operate at complete confidence and capabilities that day due to foggy weather in the area.

In normal circumstances, the company would have resorted to using the altimeters and other instruments it needs for this problem. However, they did not risk it as the companies are aware of its interference with the devices. The interference will significantly affect the flights if they are pushed forward and risk the lives of their passengers.

It is important to note that according to CNN's report, massive airline companies like Delta and American both think that the 5G crisis is over, and it is because they remain unaffected by the new tech.

Will the FAA Help Resolve the 5G Problem?

The FAA did not comment on the issue now, but several petitions from different concerned parties regarding the 5G interference the smaller airlines currently face. A court hearing would soon revisit the case, determining if the 5G spectrum could continue.

By then, people would have seen the network's effect on the aviation industry and better viewed the issue.

FAA and its 5G Permission

The FAA allowed 5G from AT&T and Verizon to operate and set up its services to the different nearby airports to expand its services nationwide. The 5G rollout has already faced a lot of delays since last year as the FAA effectively barred them from almost operating due to the interference it would bring to aircraft.

However, it is inevitable, and the FAA, along with other petitions from airlines, failed on its call to stop the 5G C-Band Spectrum rollout. Over the past weeks, people and airline companies campaigned against its availability to the public, especially as it brings a significant problem that will affect several instruments or apparatus of an airplane essential to its flight.

Big airline companies may already have adjusted to the increased 5G presence around their operations, but not all can afford the capabilities to avoid the interference.

Smaller companies and aircraft now face the threats of interference, especially as there were reports about mass cancellations due to bad weather that needs a working instrument without interference to proceed.

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Written by Isaiah Richard