First Private RNP Flight Expected Today

By Michael Mecham mecham@aviationweek.com
SAN FRANCISCO

The first commercial demonstration in the U.S. of a required navigation performance (RNP) landing developed privately and approved by the FAA will take place today when an American Airlines jet lands at Bradley International Airport in Hartsfield, Conn.

The American Boeing 737-800, making a regular revenue flight from Dallas/Fort Worth, is to use RNP procedures ...

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