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FAA grants certification for WAAS LPV using Rockwell Collins avionics
- Rockwell Collins' LPV solution now available to Challenger 604 Operators
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (December 09, 2008) - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently granted certification for Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) Localizer
Performance with Vertical guidance (LPV) functionality on the Bombardier Challenger 604 aircraft equipped with Rockwell Collins'
upgraded Flight Management System (FMS) and GPS-4000S global positioning system WAAS receiver.
This was a significant effort jointly funded by the FAA Air Traffic Organization's Technical Operations (Aviation System Standards
and Navigation Services) and Rockwell Collins for the FAA's NextGen Air Traffic System, which will allow more aircraft to
utilize existing airspace while increasing safety. The aircraft and crews to support the significant flight testing requirements
were supplied by the FAA's Aviation System Standards Division.
"Our work with the FAA to certify a WAAS LPV solution featuring our enhanced FMS and GPS-4000S marks an important step forward
in helping more aircraft operators equip their aircraft for near-precision approaches at airports not equipped with ILS,",
said Greg Irmen, vice president and general manager, Business and Regional Systems for Rockwell Collins. "This solution, which
fully integrates the GPS-4000S with the LPV capable FMS in Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 and Pro Line 21 systems offers simple
and intuitive operation."
The same LPV solution for the FAA's aircraft is now available to all Challenger 604 operators through Rockwell Collins' dealers.
WAAS improves the availability and integrity of GPS navigation, enabling suitably equipped FMS to provide horizontal and vertical
navigation to category I equivalent minimums for all users at all locations within the service area, without requiring airport-based
transmitters or other supporting functionality. Additionally, WAAS provides service for all classes of aircraft in all flight
operations in its coverage, including en-route navigation, airport departures and airport arrivals. This includes CAT I equivalent
approaches with minimums as low as 200 feet at locations throughout the U.S. National Airspace System (WAAS).
Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative communication and aviation electronics
solutions for both commercial and government applications. Our expertise in flight deck avionics, cabin electronics, mission
communications and information management, and simulation and training is strengthened by 20,000 employees, and a global service
and support network that crosses 27 countries. To find out more, please visit www.rockwellcollins.com.
Media Contacts:
Pam Tvrdy
Cell: 319.431.0951
Work: 319.295.0591
pjtvrdy@rockwellcollins.com
Anne Wiskerchen
Cell: 319.651.0033
Work: 319.295.7533
amwisker@rockwellcollins.com
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