1. Enhanced Safety and Compliance
·Risk Mitigation: LPV minimizes the risk of Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) during approaches which can boost airline safety records.
·Regulatory Compliance: Adoption of advanced navigation solutions aligns with evolving aviation regulations, ensuring compliance. Added GPS sensor fully compliant beyond 2025 FAA requirement (for RNP1 and ASDS-B) (MMR replacement not required).
2. Operational Efficiency
·Fuel Cost Savings: LPV allows for more efficient flight paths, translating to significant fuel savings—potentially $1,500 to $5,000 per flight, which can accumulate across an airline’s operations.
·Reduced Delays: Fewer weather-related diversions improve on-time performance, directly impacting customer satisfaction and operational costs in low visibility approaches.
3. Competitive Advantage
·Market Differentiation: Enhanced approach capabilities provide more reliable service, setting an airline apart and may attracting more customers with improved on-time performance.
·Expanded Route Options: Increased access to non-ILS airports opens new markets and routes, enhancing revenue potential across geographies.
4. Cost Management
·Lower Infrastructure Costs: LPV needs no ground infrastructure like traditional ILS, leading to significant savings for airlines and airports.
·Training Cost: Introduction of LPV capability does not have a significant impact on existing crew training program LPV utilize ILS look alike.
5. Sustainability Goals
·Fuel Efficiency: Reduced fuel consumption contributes to sustainability goals, appealing to environmentally conscious stakeholders and customers.
·Improved Emissions Profile: More efficient operations reduce carbon emissions, boosting the airline's corporate social responsibility profile.
6. Long-Term ROI
·Investment Payoff : Investing in LPV technology can yield a favorable return in 2-5 years through operational efficiencies, cost reductions, and improved service reliability.
7. LPV approaches are much more stable (not dependent on RF signal/interference/weather).