Gadgets Africa
  • News
    Twitter blocks links to one-week-old rival Threads

    Twitter blocks links to one-week-old rival Threads

    Twitter CEO Yaccarino debunks alleged decline in traffic

    Twitter CEO Yaccarino debunks alleged decline in traffic

    Microsoft to layoff nearly 300 workers

    Microsoft to layoff nearly 300 workers

    Twitch adds Stories features to app

    Twitch adds Stories features to app

    Meta to launch twitter-like ‘threads’ app

    Meta to launch twitter-like ‘threads’ app

    Coinbase shares surges after Cboe names crypto exchange

    Coinbase shares surges after Cboe names crypto exchange

    Tweeps react to Twitter accounts restriction

    Tweeps react to Twitter accounts restriction

    WhatsApp introduces QR-code method for data transfer

    WhatsApp introduces QR-code method for data transfer

    ChitChat: Zambian startup, Mastercard launch encrypted messaging platform

    ChitChat: Zambian startup, Mastercard launch encrypted messaging platform

  • Apps
  • Cryptocurrency
  • featured
  • Telecommunications
  • Gadgets
  • FinTech
  • Tech leaders
Gadgets Africa
No Result
View All Result

5G networks may meddle with aircraft landing – IATA

by Agency Report
June 24, 2022
in Telecommunications
Reading Time: 3 mins read
5G networks may meddle with aircraft landing - IATA

IATA

Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Telegram

As the Nigerian Communications Commission and telecoms giants prepare for the launch of the 5G spectrum in August, the International Air Transport Association has warned that there may be disruptions to aircraft landing.

IATA urged the Federal Government of Nigeria and the governments of other countries to work closely with the aviation industry to ensure that aviation and incumbent aviation safety systems can safely co-exist with new 5G services.

The warning comes as a result of flight disruptions caused by the recent deployment of 5G services by telecommunication companies in the United States and plans by Nigeria and other countries to deploy 5G services in the coming months.

While IATA recognises the economic importance of making spectrum available to support next-generation commercial wireless telecommunications, it posited that maintaining current levels of safety of passengers, flight crews, and aircraft must continue to be one of the governments’ highest priorities.

The call came as the global airline industry met in Doha, Qatar for its 78th IATA Annual General Meeting.

A statement by IATA, the Geneva-based body representing over 290 international airlines in over 120 countries, quoted its Director-General, Willie Walsh, as saying, “We must not repeat the recent experience in the United States, where the rollout of C-band spectrum 5G services created enormous disruption to aviation, owing to the potential risk of interference with radio altimeters that are critical to aircraft landing and safety systems. In fact, many countries have successfully managed to facilitate the requirements of 5G service providers, while including necessary mitigations to preserve aviation safety and uninterrupted services. These include, for example, Brazil, Canada, France and Thailand.”

He added, “Before deciding on any spectrum allocations or conducting spectrum auctions, IATA called for governments to ensure close coordination and mutual understandings between national spectrum and aviation safety regulators so that each frequency allocation/assignment is comprehensively studied and is proven not to adversely impact aviation safety and efficiency.”

According to IATA, robust testing in coordination with aviation subject matter experts is critically important in providing necessary information.

It said measures that had already been used by some governments include ensuring thorough testing and sufficient spectrum separation between 5G C-band deployments and 4.2-4.4 GHz frequency band used by existing radio altimeters.

It listed others as clearly codifying and enforcing the maximum power limit for 5G C-band transmission and downward tilting of 5G antennae particularly in the vicinity of flight paths; and establishment of sufficient 5G C-band prohibition and precautionary zones around airports.

The statement added, “IATA noted that airlines operating to/from and within the US continue to contend with the effects of the rollout of 5G, including a pending airworthiness directive from the Federal Aviation Administration requiring them to retrofit/upgrade radio altimeters at their own expense to enable the respective aircraft to continue to utilize CAT II and CAT III low-visibility approaches at many US airports where 5G C-Band service is currently or will be deployed in future. The timely availability of upgraded altimeters is a concern, as are the cost of these investments and the lack of certainty regarding the future spectrum environment. Furthermore, 19 additional telecommunications companies are scheduled to deploy 5G networks by December 2023.”

The International Civil Aviation Organisation and the International Telecommunications Union have both recognised and reminded their member states and administrations of the importance of ensuring that existing aviation systems and services are free from harmful interference.

“This will become even more critical as more and more spectrum is being allocated to new generation telecommunications services,” IATA added.

A former Managing Director, Aero Contractors, Captain Ado Sanusi, has said telcos in Nigeria must work with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority to ensure the safe rollout of 5G services.

He spoke against the backdrop of the plan by MTN and Mafab to deploy 5G services in Nigeria, following their purchase of 5G spectrum for $547m from the Nigerian Communications Commission.

Already, MTN has said it will deploy the services before the end of this year.

However, Sanusi said 5G services could pose risks to aircraft landing if its frequency is located close to onboard aviation safety equipment.

Tags: 5GIATA
ADVERTISEMENT

Related Posts

Elon Musk's Starlink, others take Nigerias ISP companies to 225
Telecommunications

Only 23% Africans in rural areas have internet access

by Alade Abayomi Adeleke
December 19, 2022
NCC alerts Nigerians on antivirus-crippling threat
featured

Nigeria’s active mobile subscribers hit 210m – NCC

by Joy Onuorah
December 13, 2022
Vodafone CEO steps down after drop in revenue
Telecommunications

Vodafone CEO steps down after drop in revenue

by Agency Report
December 5, 2022
Hormuud Telecom’s undersea cable to boost Somalia’s internet access
Telecommunications

Hormuud Telecom’s undersea cable to boost Somalia’s internet access

by Joy Onuorah
November 9, 2022
Next Post
Macron slams TikTok algorithm over censorship, addiction

TikTok drops first album of viral hits

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recommended.

Meta to integrate 'take-it-down' tool on underage platforms

Meta’s stock drops 20%, risks $67bn loss

October 28, 2022
NCC hosts state govs for broadband awareness forum

FG’s broadband plan threatened as penetration falls to 40.91%

April 5, 2022

Trending.

Chinese hackers spying on US, Microsoft, Western Intelligence claim

Chinese hackers spying on US, Microsoft, Western Intelligence claim

May 25, 2023

Ukraine puts $565bn price tag on Russian war damage

March 28, 2022
EU to fine Meta over Facebook data transfer to US

French body gives Meta two weeks to amend advertising conditions

May 4, 2023
Alphabet seeks dismissal of US antitrust lawsuit against Google

Alphabet seeks dismissal of US antitrust lawsuit against Google

March 28, 2023
Meta board demands suspension of Cambodian PM's Facebook account

Meta board demands suspension of Cambodian PM’s Facebook account

June 29, 2023
Gadgets Africa

© 2023 Gadgets Africa.

Navigate Site

  • News
  • Apps
  • Cryptocurrency
  • featured
  • Telecommunications
  • Gadgets
  • FinTech
  • Tech leaders

Share

No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Apps
  • Cryptocurrency
  • featured
  • Telecommunications
  • Gadgets
  • FinTech
  • Tech leaders

© 2023 Gadgets Africa.

Go to mobile version