The article clarifies the distinct definitions of RNAV (Area Navigation), RNP (Required Navigation Performance), and PBN (Performance Based Navigation), emphasizing RNP's requirement for onboard ...

It's common misconception, but +V advisory glide slope isn't same as LPV glide path.

A new RNAV approach at Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska, is deemed impractical by pilots due to an excessively high Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) of 4000 feet above the airport, primarily caused by strict ...

Austrian conducted an RNP RNAV approach – the first in Europe – to Innsbruck’s runway 26 in June. “This [new approach procedure] enables substantially improved and safer course guidance, especially in ...

Stuart, Florida, provides a place to clear customs after visiting the Bahamas.

Transport Canada has cleared WestJet to carry out flight management system (FMS) -guided airport approach procedures using area navigation (RNAV) capabilities certificated to record accuracy levels.

Horizon Air, a regional carrier in the northwestern United States, flies in a challenging environment and, therefore, has special needs. It flies into airports in mountainous terrain, and it seeks ...

[Avionics Today 10-07-2015] Oman Air is using Performance Based Navigation (PBN) to simplify approaches into an airport with one of the most challenging terrains in its network, thanks to new ...