TAG: precision approaches

Photo: CMA

Airborne GNSS receivers: Who’s doing what?

August 16, 2017

It’s still exceptionally difficult to qualify GNSS receivers for airborne use so there are only a few existing […]


Read More
This article is tagged with , , , , , , , and posted in OEM, Opinions, Transportation
A350 isi equipped with a new system called the Satellite Landing System, allowing pilots to perform precision landing approaches guided by EGNOS or its US equivalent WAAS. This capability offers vertical landing guidance down to a minimum of 60 m before the pilot sights the ground to make the go/no-go decision on the final landing descent.

New Airbus A350 Airliner Comes EGNOS-Capable

May 18, 2015

The EGNOS system has been adopted by a growing number of airports to enable satellite-guided landing approaches. The new Airbus A350 airliner, currently entering service, comes fitted with it as standard.


Read More
This article is tagged with , , , , , , and posted in Featured Stories, Latest News, Transportation
Image: GPS World

Aeroflex Adds Capability to Simulate WAAS LPV Approaches

April 1, 2013

Aeroflex Incorporated, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aeroflex Holding Corp., has announced its capability to simulate WAAS (Wide […]


Read More
This article is tagged with , , , , and posted in Latest News, OEM