First EGNOS Approach Procedure Published in Italy at Milano Linate Airport
Last May 16th, ESSP President, Mr. Dirk Werquin, and ENAV CEO, Mr. Massimo Garbini, officially signed an EGNOS Working Agreement as the first step for the implementation of EGNOS-based approach procedures at Italian airports. And from December , when the first approach procedure based on EGNOS has been published in Italy at Milano Linate Airport. Milano Linate is the first Italian airport where the benefits provided by the EGNOS technology can be experienced by operators, others will follow shortly in 2013 in line with the Italian PBN implementation plan. LPV approach procedures offer enhanced vertical guidance improving safety, accessibility and efficiency to operators, pilots and airports. EGNOS provides a cost effective alternative to ILS CAT I, offering similar performance without the need for infrastructure installation and maintenance, and it is free! “The use of EGNOS for LPV approach procedures is already a reality in Europe” Mr. Werquin said, “and we, as the EGNOS Service provider, are proud that Italy has also start to benefit from the EGNOS service, as done in other European countries as France, Switzerland, Germany and the state of Guernsey (UK)” “13 December 2012 is an important date for ENAV -Massimo Garbini said- the LPV approach procedure supported by EGNOS in Milano Linate airport confirms that the vision ENAV had more than 15 years ago on the new ANS scenarios was correct and the strong effort invested by the Company in the promising satellite technologies was and is well addressed”.
