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Austrian Airlines achieves an European record

Vienna, Austria - The carrier received permission to perform RNP RNAV approach

The Boeing B-737 fleet of Austrian Airlines has just become the first fleet in Europe to receive permission to perform RNP RNAV (Required Navigation Performance Area Navigation) approaches. This new concept of navigation is unique in Europe and is defined by Eurocontrol as the future of navigation. The new procedure was tested on runway 26 at Innsbruck Airport last June: it increases flight safety...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 125678
Rome, Italy, 08/25/2005 14:03
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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