Aviation Interests Raise Ligado Database Criticisms
Ligado complaints that the aviation community isn't working with it on a base station information database (see 2011040054) are false and show how the FCC's database requirement is deficient, 14 aviation interest groups said in a docket 12-340 post Wednesday.…
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They said that in a meeting with Ligado the company clearly hadn't identified or started engagement with those stakeholders to establish the database's necessary requirements, and it needs to start there. They said there's no formal implementation plan to fund the replacement of Inmarsat aviation terminals that receive interference from Ligado terrestrial operations. Signatories included the Aerospace Industries Association, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Airlines for America, Aviation Spectrum Resources, Cargo Airline Association, General Aviation Manufacturers Association, National Air Transportation Association and Regional Airline Association.