Airbus Supports WiMAX Forum Push for Airport Communications Rules
Airbus told the FCC it supports a WiMAX Forum petition for launch of an NPRM on service rules for the aeronautical mobile airport communications system (AeroMACS). The Wireless Bureau sought comment in July and initial comments are due Friday (see…
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1707190033). “The widespread and expeditious deployment of AeroMACS holds the potential to bring significant benefits to airports, airlines, air travelers, and equipment manufacturers,” Airbus said in a filing in RM-11793. “As the demand for high-bandwidth, data intensive services and applications continues to grow, the global aviation community has adopted AeroMACS to help meet these needs for airport surface communications. The FCC has adopted globally harmonized allocations for AeroMACS in the 5 GHz band, but the lack of service rules has hindered the widespread deployment of this service in the United States.”