Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) is a modern aviation concept that utilizes advanced navigation systems to guide aircraft more precisely and efficiently. Unlike traditional methods that rely on fixed routes and ground-based aids, PBN allows aircraft to follow more flexible and direct paths, optimizing airspace use and enhancing operational efficiency. PBN is implemented through two main […]
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Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) is a fundamental concept in modern aviation. It refers to the reduction of the required vertical separation between two aircraft, decreasing from the traditional 2,000 feet (600 meters) to 1,000 feet (300 meters) in specific segments of airspace—specifically between flight levels FL290 and FL410 (29,000 to 41,000 feet). Origins and
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Definition The acronym ETOPS stands for “Extended-range Twin Engine Operation Performance Standards”, while EDTO refers to “Extended Diversion Time Operations”. Both terms refer to a set of standards that allow twin-engine aircraft to operate beyond 60 minutes from the nearest alternate airport, ensuring that in the event of an engine failure, the aircraft can safely
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AVSEC is the acronym for “Aviation Security” and refers to the protection of civil aviation against acts of unlawful interference. Within this definition, it is important to clarify the scope of the following concepts: (a) Civil Aviation, which includes not only aircraft, but also all agents involved in civil air transport: passengers, crews, airports, etc.
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