The article clarifies the distinct definitions of RNAV (Area Navigation), RNP (Required Navigation Performance), and PBN (Performance Based Navigation), emphasizing RNP's requirement for onboard ...
Transport Canada has cleared WestJet to carry out flight management system (FMS) -guided airport approach procedures using area navigation (RNAV) capabilities certificated to record accuracy levels.
Performance Based Navigation (PBN), combining RNAV and RNP, is a GPS-based navigation system designed to replace traditional ground-based navigation infrastructure for safer, more accurate, and more ...