Regulations and Government
NBAA, Others Push FCC To Probe Ligado Compliance Claims
Coalition questions Ligado’s device availability claims

NBAA and 29 other stakeholders from the aviation and broader industries are urging the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to investigate claims made by Ligado Networks regarding compliance with a critical device availability requirement to prevent GPS interference. In a letter addressed to FCC Secretary Marlene H. Dortch, the coalition expressed concerns over Ligado's claim that it met the September 30 deadline to make dual-mode Mobile Satellite Service/Ancillary Terrestrial Component (MSS/ATC) capable devices available in the marketplace. ​

The coalition—which also includes AOPA, the American Meteorological Society, and Lockheed Martin—argues that Ligado's October 2024 status report lacks sufficient detail to confirm compliance. They are asking the FCC to request additional information from Ligado, including specific equipment authorizations and evidence of the devices being offered for sale or lease. ​