GE Publishes Second Public RNP Procedure In U.S., Plans Third
GE Aviation published its second “public-use” required navigation performance (RNP) approach procedure in the U.S., now available for operations into Deadh
RNP-capable aircraft can fly approaches within a tight, linear containment area in rugged terrain and low-visibility conditions, reducing track miles.
RNP-capable aircraft can fly approaches within a tight, linear containment area in rugged terrain and low-visibility conditions, reducing track miles.

GE Aviation published its second “public-use” required navigation performance (RNP) approach procedure in the U.S., now available for operations into Deadhorse Airport, Alaska. The company is developing a third public-use RNP procedure at Dallas Love Field as part of an air traffic management trial there.

All properly equipped aircraft can fly public-use RNP approaches published in the Standard Airway Manual, as opposed to “tailored” procedures designed for and available only to sponsoring operators. The FAA has authorized only GE Aviation and Boeing subsidiary Jeppesen among all third-party companies in the U.S. to design public-use RNP procedures.