FAA awarded a $2.77 million contract to ITT Corp. and GE’s Naverus to help accelerate the development of satellite-based procedures that will allow aircraft to fly more directly to their destinations.
According to FAA, prime contractor ITT and Naverus will develop required navigation performance (RNP) approach procedures for five US airports: Anchorage International in Alaska, Dayton International in Ohio, Kansas City International, Milwaukee’s General Mitchell International in Wisconsin, and Syracuse Hancock International in New York.
The companies will design, implement and maintain a total of 10 procedures—two for each airport. The FAA has developed 305 RNP procedures.
“NextGen will help deliver an environmentally friendly, more efficient traveling experience for the flying public,” said US transportation secretary Ray LaHood. Acting FAA administrator Michael Huerta said that aircraft using RNP approaches “make a more direct and efficient approach into the airport, also decreasing fuel burn.''
Article Source : ATW Daily News
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