Tue, Aug 23, 2011
Airbus' Quovadis Subsidiary Supports Nepalese Authorities For
Improved Airport Safety
The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has formed an
alliance with and Qatar Airways and Airbus in an effort to improve
operational safety at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport,
which is well known for its challenging surrounding terrain. The
airport is expected to benefit from the use of modern Required
Navigation Performance with Authorization Required (RNP AR)
procedures, the implementation of which will be supported by
Airbus’ Quovadis subsidiary.
Image Courtesy Quovadis
This navigation technique allows aircraft to fly precisely along
a predefined route using on-board navigation systems and the
GPS-based global navigation satellite system – enabling
higher efficiency and enhanced safety. The additional track
flexibility provided by RNP AR will allow incoming aircraft to
circumnavigate the terrain currently overflown using conventional
methods – allowing for a smooth descent and fully-stabilised
approach.
As part of the project, Quovadis already has performed a data
survey of obstacles and will develop RNP AR arrivals for
Tribhuvan’s Runway 02. The Airbus subsidiary also is to
provide training to air traffic controllers – ensuring a
seamless introduction into Kathmandu’s airspace.
“The implementation of RNP AR operations at [Tribhuvan] is
a big step forward for the benefit of safety and
reliability,” said Quovadis Sales Director Celine Baillard.
“We are very proud to support the CAAN in this project and to
offer to all operators flying to Kathmandu the opportunity to
reduce their operational costs.”
In selecting this advanced solution, the Civil Aviation
Authority of Nepal also will optimise the use of Tribhuvan’s
airspace, thus increasing airport capacity to enable future air
traffic growth in Nepal.
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