ATR Helping Indonesia to Implement Performance Based Navigation

(24 May 2022, 10:55 +07)  Patrick Ky, Executive Director of EASA, recently visited ATR's premises in Singapore as part of an EU-sponsored project working with authorities in Indonesia to extend the implementation of Performance Based Navigation (PBN) in the country.

PBN enables aircraft to fly on a designed flight path with autopilot engaged turning a visual approach into an instrumented approach.

ATR is actively promoting the implementation of PBN as well as th use of on-board and satellite technology to provide flight safety and operational benefits in the regions it serves.

Two airfields in Indonesia have already been published (Bajawa and Larantuka) and a third one is in the final stage (Atambua).

ATR's contribution to the Indonesia project includes providing ATR Flight Instructors, expertise and the use of its full flight simulators.

In addition, ATR trainers are working with the flight instructors of Indonesian airlines as part of a “train the trainers” initiative.

Stefano Bortoli, ATR CEO, said, “Performance Based Navigation is a significant flight safety enhancement in addition to the improved operational performance and fuel burn reductions. We at ATR are working closely with EASA and other global authorities to promote its roll-out. Everywhere in the world, our operators are providing essential connectivity to communities. Performance Based Navigation ensures that these airlines meet the highest standards of operational excellence, continually improving flight safety and sustainability.”

In Indonesia, approaches on two airfields have already been published (Bajawa and Larantuka) and a third one is in the final stage (Atambua), with more approaches expected to be published by the end of 2022 as the cooperation between EASA and Indonesian DGCA continues.