#TREA2228794AOrder of November 15, 2022, on Navigation Equipment Requirements for Aircraft Heading to Nantes-Atlantique Airport
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This law mandates that aircraft flying to Nantes-Atlantique Airport must have specific navigation equipment that meets RNP APCH standards starting January 2023. Key exceptions include state and emergency flights, which must notify aviation authorities. Aircraft operators have until March 2025 to ensure navigation systems include vertical guidance capabilities for advanced approach procedures.
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Key Changes
- Aircraft must have navigation equipment meeting RNP APCH standards by January 2023.
- By March 2025, navigation systems must include vertical guidance for advanced procedures.
- State, emergency, and certain medical flights are exempt from these mandates.
Obligations
What this law requires
Aircraft operators must ensure their aircraft are equipped with a navigation system that complies with RNP APCH specifications as defined by ICAO Document 9613 starting from January 1, 2023.
Aircraft operators flying to Nantes-Atlantique must ensure their aircraft are equipped with navigation systems compliant with RNP APCH specifications.
By March 1, 2025, aircraft must be equipped with an additional vertical guidance feature for RNP APCH procedures to meet operational minimums LNAV/VNAV.
By March 1, 2025, navigation systems on aircraft flying to Nantes-Atlantique must include vertical guidance capabilities for advanced approach procedures.
Operators of exempted aircraft (state-owned, in emergencies, or medical flights) must notify the Civil Aviation Security Director of their flight intentions 24 hours in advance when their navigation system does not meet required specifications.