International Airlines Seek Rebates for Gear Upgrades Tied to FCC Auction Rules
The FCC said only domestic airlines would get rebates after the upper C-band auction next year
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2026 – An international airline trade group wants to be reimbursed for equipment upgrades that will be required after a spectrum auction in the U.S.
The International Air Transport Association is suing the Federal Communications Commission for the agency’s decision to limit rebates to domestic airlines. The group filed an appeal in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit Monday.
