On Wednesday, telecom and aviation groups announced that they would exchange data in order to resolve safety concerns surrounding the new 5G wireless service. Verizon Communications AT&TThese products are due to go on sale in early February.

“We are happy that we have had productive discussions and will now be working together to share all the data available to determine the areas of concern for aircraft,” the joint statement by the Aerospace Industries Association (CTIA), Airlines for America, and Wireless Trade Group CTIA stated.

Federal Aviation Administration expressed concern last month that 5G could cause interference with airplane radio altimeters. It issued an order earlier this month that would prohibit pilots using radio altimeters for landing when the visibility is poor.

CTIA denies that it will interfere with the altimeters. It has also noted that other countries have implemented 5G without these issues.

“The FAA is encouraged that avionics manufacturers and wireless companies are taking steps to test how dozens of radio altimeters will perform in the high-powered 5G environment envisioned for the United States,” the agency said in a statement Wednesday.

Executives at airlines warned last week that it could result in costly flight cancellations. These cancellations could occur at a time when the industry hopes to rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic.

“If government goes back to outdated technology, and decades-old methods for flying aircrafts, it will result in a disaster.” United AirlinesFollowing a Senate hearing in December 15, Scott Kirby, the CEO of Scott Kirby, spoke to journalists.

Chief Executive Officers BoeingAirbus and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg wrote Monday to request a deferral of the 5G rollout. They also proposed that cellular transmissions be limited near airports, where these radio altimeters are used.

While the FCC declined to comment on any delay, it stated: “We are optimistic that we can resolve outstanding issues to launch the 5G network to meet our evolving needs.