Civil Aviation and the Communications Authority confirm that air navigation in the Kingdom is safe from interference with 5G communications networks

General Authority of Civil Aviation and the Communications and Information Technology Commission clarified in a joint statement that the air navigation systems in the Kingdom’s airspace and airports are safe from potential interference with the fifth generation mobile communications networks, and that the frequencies used in air transport ensure the operation of air navigation without any risks of interference and meet the requirements of air users. To provide high quality navigational services that apply the highest levels of air safety. Read More: The following is a list of Iqama professions that are only available to Saudis.

The General Authority of Civil Aviation indicated that it is constantly working on updating and developing the air navigation infrastructure and is closely following technical developments, including the new standards for the frequencies of the fifth generation network, in order to meet the increasing
needs for air traffic and the rapid growth of air traffic in the region, with a focus on the highest element of safety in the flow of air traffic in accordance with the standards and requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).Read More:What is the truth about the 10% tax on salary rules?

For its part, the Communications and Information Technology Commission confirmed that the frequency bands of the fifth generation network in the Kingdom are defined according to technical standards compatible with international best practices for more than (40) countries around the world, pointing to its role as a national regulator of the frequency spectrum by enabling and supporting various radio services for national sectors in the field of Defense, security, space, aviation, communications, meteorology and others, as it is keen to enable highly reliable and safe services for all users, including navigation systems on board aircraft, and that these systems used are safe from the risks of radio interference through the fifth generation networks. Read More:Saudi police Investigate Against Half nude Dancers | Jazan