FAA mandates all altimeters be updated to prevent 5G interference - FlightGlobal
FAA mandates updates to all altimeters to prevent 5G interference.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA) space on September 2, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Part 145 repair stations, Part 135/121 operators, flight schools, corporate flight departments. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed. Regulated niches like Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA) move faster than most operators can track by hand, which is why Aforeworn watches the official sources for you and flags every material change the moment it appears.
What changed
All altimeters must be updated to comply with FAA regulations regarding 5G interference.
Who it affects
Part 145 repair stations, Part 135/121 operators, flight schools, corporate flight departments.
What you must do
Update all altimeters to meet the new FAA standards.
Deadline
Not specified.
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