By David Shepardson

WASHINGTON (Reuters), – The telecom and aviation industries announced Wednesday progress was being made to resolve safety concerns over potential interference due to the January 5th 5G wireless network deployment.

CTIA Wireless Trade Group, Airlines for America, and Aerospace Industries Association stated in a joint statement that they would work together “after productive conversations” to share data from all the parties to determine the areas of aviation concern.

Airlines warned last week that interference by 5G networks could result in 4% of U.S. flight cancellations, delays, or diverted.

According to the statement, “The Federal Communications Commission will have the best technical experts in both sectors working together to find a pathway forward, coordinated with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).”

They said that by working in collaboration and good faith to find a data-driven way of solving our common goal, 5G can be deployed while maintaining aviation safety.

AT&T (NYSE:) and Verizon Communications (NYSE) is moving forward with plans for 5G CBand spectrum wireless deployment in just two weeks. They won the auction worth $80 billion.

FAA as well the aviation industry raised concerns regarding interference by 5G with radio altimeters and sensitive electronic components of aircraft electronics.

Airworthiness directives were issued by the FAA last month warning that interference from 5G could lead to flight diversions.

In an effort to prevent deployment problems, groups of people have met to share information on U.S. aircrafts. These include data on base stations, power levels, antenna positioning and antenna locations.

Boeing’s Chief Executive Officer Dave Calhoun, and Airbus Americas CEO Jeffrey Knittel asked the Biden Administration to postpone the deployment of 5G.

Airlines for America said that, if the FAA 5G directive were in force in 2019, there would have been delays in 345,000 passenger flight and 5,400 cargo flight operations.

In November, AT&T and Verizon delayed commercial launch of C-band wireless service by a month until Jan. 5 and adopted precautionary measures to limit interference.

The aviation industry groups said it was inadequate. Aviation industry groups countered with a proposal that would restrict cellular transmissions near airports and other crucial areas.

CTIA, a wireless industry association, stated that 5G was safe and that the spectrum has been used in approximately 40 countries. It previously accused the industry of fearmongering as well as distorting facts.