COAI allays signal blockage fears, says 5G and aviation can safely co-exist

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Commercial 5G service and aviation can safely co-exist, the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has said, allaying concern about 5G signal interference with aircraft systems.

COAI, which represents telecom companies, issued a statement on Wednesday in reaction to a letter by Federation of Indian Pilots that raised the issue about possible interference of 5G signals with radio altimeter in an aircraft. Altimeters measure altitude above terrain. It helps pilots in situational awareness during low visibility and also provide inputs for onboard systems such as the traffic collision avoidance system.

"We understand the concerns raised by Federation of Indian Pilots,