Southwest Airlines recently became the first Jeppesen commercial aviation customer to integrate the new RNP prediction tool. “The Jeppesen FlitePlan RNP Predictor is a new tool that enables us to capitalize on our significant investment in RNP approaches that will produce bottom-line improvement within Southwest Airlines’ operations,” said Captain Jeff Martin, Southwest Airlines assistant director of Operations.  “Efficiency is the foundation of our environmental commitment, and making the switch from ground-to-satellite-based procedures will help us save fuel and reduce emissions.”

The Jeppesen FlitePlan RNP Predictor computes a prediction report of the aircraft’s Actual Navigation Performance (ANP), considering factors such as aircraft type and configuration at a particular time and place, given current GPS satellite status information.  The new RNP tool also enables both regional and international operators to comply with all FAA, European, ICAO and other global RAIM prediction requirements, implemented either as a stand-alone service or integrated seamlessly with commercial flight planning systems.

“We introduce our new Jeppesen FlitePlan RNP Predictor at a time when the commercial aviation industry is seeking new ways to operate more efficiently and institute cost savings,” said Thomas Wede, Jeppesen senior vice president and general manager, Aviation. “Through reduced fuel burn, flying RNP procedures will also allow airlines to operate in a more environmentally-friendly manner. We are excited to offer this new RNP prediction service that assists commercial operators in improving performance.”