Thu, Oct 26, 2006
NetJets' Santa Monica Airport Ops Reduce Idling Times
NetJets has announced new
take-off procedures at Santa Monica Airport that would result in
greatly reduced runway idling times, leading to lower emissions and
reduced pollution. Known as PEEER 1 RNAV, the new procedures
utilize the latest global positioning satellite (GPS) technology
coupled with NetJets sophisticated onboard flight management
systems. The combination leads to more precise arrival and
departure tracks, providing pilots with highly accurate navigation
information in all types of weather.
Previously, jets taking off from Santa Monica had to wait for
clearance from both Santa Monica Airport and Los Angeles
International Airport (LAX), often resulting in long delays as they
waited for LAX clearance. With PEEER 1 RNAV procedure in place,
quicker coordination of LAX and SMO departures is happening and
fewer and shorter ground delays will occur at SMO for NJ
Owners.
Neighborhood groups around the Santa Monica airport had
complained about fumes from idling aircraft. NetJets pilot Pete
Elmore suggested utilizing the new navigational procedures as one
way to meet community concerns and to increase safety and
efficiency. The new procedures have been in place since August 6,
2006.
NetJets Inc. Chairman Richard Santulli said, “NetJets
always tries to be a good neighbor wherever they operate. Hopefully
these new procedures will make a difference and they will come to
be adopted by the majority of aircraft using Santa Monica
airport.”
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