Regulations and Government
NBAA, NATA Urge Assistance for Radio Altimeter Mandates
FAA is proposing new radio altimeter standards in tandem with spectrum allocations
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NBAA and NATA are appealing to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to authorize reimbursements for any new equipment requirements for Part 91 and 135 operators that come in tandem with expanded use of the upper C-Band for wireless services.

The associations made that appeal in joint comments on an FCC proposal to auction up to 180 MHz of spectrum in the 3.98 to 4.2 GHz range (the upper C-band) for next-gen wireless services. That proposal has come at the direction of Congress that the FCC repurpose at least 100 MHz of the upper C-band. Planning for an auction in 2027, the FCC has solicited comment on the plans, marking a departure from its approach with the lower C-band expansion.

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