FAA wants to promote GPS aviation navigation to reduce delays in energy saving and emission reduction

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) currently pays US$4.2 million to install a new GPS navigation system for Jet Blue Airways Corporation’s 35 aircraft in hopes of enhanced GPS performance. The system can attract other airlines to also introduce GPS for navigation.

The FAA plans to allow aircraft to disregard terrestrial radar and begin using GPS systems for air traffic control. If successful, the new GPS air navigation system (aka NextGen system) will ease air traffic pressure, reduce delays, and improve fuel use. effectiveness.

FAA said that NextGen can reduce flight delays by 20%, and at the same time reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, but because of the need for early investment, it may not be accepted by the airline. The new GPS system will not only allow pilots to navigate, but also At the same time, the surrounding traffic, weather, terrain and other data can be sent to the pilots at the same time so that they can have a more open vision.