FAA mandates 5G-tolerant altimeters, warns of ‘catastrophic incident’

United Airlines Boeing 737 Max at LAX airport

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The Federal Aviation Administration plans to require all transport aircraft have updated altimeters by February 2024, citing concern about a potential “catastrophic incident” caused by interference from new 5G networks.

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