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FAA Sets 2030 and 2034 Radio Altimeter Upgrade Deadlines - Airways Magazine

Detected July 27, 2026 · in Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA)

FAA has set deadlines for radio altimeter upgrades: 2030 for aircraft operating in certain airspace and 2034 for all others, impacting Part 145 repair stations, Part 135/121 operators, flight schools, and corporate flight departments.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA) space on July 27, 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: 2030 for aircraft operating in specified airspace; 2034 for all others.. 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.

What changed

FAA mandates radio altimeter upgrades to comply with 5G interference mitigation, with deadlines of 2030 and 2034.

Who it affects

Part 145 repair stations, Part 135/121 operators, flight schools, corporate flight departments

What you must do

Plan and schedule radio altimeter upgrades or replacements to meet the applicable deadline.

Deadline

2030 for aircraft operating in specified airspace; 2034 for all others.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiwFBVV95cUxNT29GSDdNcHh4QnZySlJFX2t3WU1LWkNEbXlfeUtKb19sc3psYnI3Sy1RSGNCTU1XdmpmeS16Ums4VlRieG9rejZ6S2tDb2t2R1ZySGVzTmsxWFBhZ1I4UVRya1oxUW5fT2g0MkJyWXlHdFd6SkV5ZjNKY1BPTzBuWDczTHFDd0d6dmZB?oc=5

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