EGNOS has reached an impressive milestone with 1,000 approach procedures now utilising its Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS). This achievement highlights EGNOS's vital role in transforming aviation safety, accessibility, and sustainability across Europe.

Supporting safety in aviation

The integration of EGNOS has introduced Localiser Performance with Vertical Guidance (LPV) procedures, a significant advancement in navigation technology. LPV approaches are praised for their precision and safety. As a representative from NetJets remarked, “LPV with EGNOS provided a big leap forward in terms of the minima and level of safety provided by GNSS approaches, without the need for additional ground infrastructure.”

Unlike standard GNSS approaches, LPV procedures are unaffected by low temperatures or incorrect altimetre settings, offering greater accuracy and reliability. They also enable smaller aerodromes to achieve approach minima comparable to an Instrument Landing System (ILS) without the need for costly installations. Additionally, LPV maintains operational continuity at larger airports when an ILS is inoperative. “LPV gives a greater degree of accuracy when compared to a standard GNSS approach, giving lower minima. It also improves safety as the glidepath is not affected by low temperature or incorrect altimeter settings, which can impact standard GNSS approaches.”

Read the full article at the EGNOS User Support website.