TAG Aviation Spain Obtains RNP1 Approval

TAG Aviation Spain has become the first Spanish operator to obtain approval to fly Required Navigation Performance (RNP1) flight paths. The approval, from the Spanish Aviation Safety and Security Agency (AESA), is a requirement for certain flight path destinations out of the country such as to Hong Kong and Singapore, TAG said.

As part of the application process, TAG Aviation’s Spanish flight center had to ensure all of its aircraft are compliant with RNP operations and that appropriate procedures, documentation and training are in place

“As air traffic management [ATM] systems in the world evolve, there is an increasing dependence on RNP operations as a foundation for improvements in airspace design and management, safety, operational efficiencies and environmental advancements,” said TAG Aviation Spain director of flight operations Carlos Carasa Martin. “Many have begun to implement changes in their ATM systems. These changes will allow RNP-capable aircraft to derive value from their existing capabilities.”