RNP AR, the highest-performing type of PBN procedure, offers the most benefit to users by allowing for predetermined, precise, curved flight paths that optimally navigate within an airspace to reduce track miles, conserve fuel, preserve the environment, and increase airspace capacity. Also referred to as RNP SAAAR (Special Aircraft and Aircrew Authorization Required), RNP AR procedures require specific aircraft functionality and pilot crew training in order to be used.
Our RNP AR design and deployment capability includes RNP AR approach and missed-approach procedures that meet criteria established by ICAO and the FAA.
In addition, GE has developed a set of unique design criteria for RNP AR procedures accepted around the globe as a means of achieving maximum performance tailored to the specific aircraft platform or platforms. GE design criteria define flight paths that maximize the efficiency of the aircraft that is otherwise lost flying paths designed with criteria that accommodate all aircraft.
As a result, these tailored procedures extract maximum performance from modern aircraft through the use of shorter paths, tighter turn gradients, and optimum profile descents.
RNP AR procedures designed to GE's criteria include:
RNP APCH procedures are the simplest RNP procedures that provide instrument approaches to runways. RNP APCH procedures are well suited for providing instrument approaches to runways that do not currently have adequate ground-based navigation facilities to support an instrument approach or to back up existing ground-based navigation procedures
GE RNP APCH procedure design capability allows for:
