Mumbai: Airports Authority of India (AAI) is working on the deployment of Required Navigation Performance (RNP) flight paths throughout India which would help airlines cut down on fuel usage and also help cut down flight delays.
Performance-based Navigation (PBN) technology allows pilots to use onboard technology to follow a precise track, independent of ground-based navigation beacons that limit where the aircraft can go. RNP procedures, an advanced form of PBN technology, can be designed to shorten the distance an aircraft has to fly en-route, and to reduce fuel burn, exhaust emissions and noise pollution in communities near airports. Because of RNP's precision and reliability, the technology can help air traffic controllers reduce flight delays and alleviate air traffic congestion.
"GE Aviation is providing technical support to air navigation service provider through a US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) grant. GE Aviation and AAI will work together to deploy the efficient procedures at India's Bengaluru, Mangalore and Guwahati airports to improve airspace efficiency," said a release issued by GE Aviation.
24/03/14 Manju V/Times of India
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Performance-based Navigation (PBN) technology allows pilots to use onboard technology to follow a precise track, independent of ground-based navigation beacons that limit where the aircraft can go. RNP procedures, an advanced form of PBN technology, can be designed to shorten the distance an aircraft has to fly en-route, and to reduce fuel burn, exhaust emissions and noise pollution in communities near airports. Because of RNP's precision and reliability, the technology can help air traffic controllers reduce flight delays and alleviate air traffic congestion.
"GE Aviation is providing technical support to air navigation service provider through a US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) grant. GE Aviation and AAI will work together to deploy the efficient procedures at India's Bengaluru, Mangalore and Guwahati airports to improve airspace efficiency," said a release issued by GE Aviation.
24/03/14 Manju V/Times of India
