South Korea’s Flight Inspection Services Center (FIC) has taken delivery of the country’s first Embraer Praetor 600 to perform a wide range of inspection tasks.
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South Korea’s Flight Inspection Services Center (FIC) has taken delivery of the country’s first Embraer Praetor 600 to perform a wide range of flight inspection tasks, the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer said.
Embraer worked closely with German prime contractor and flight inspection system manufacturer Aerodata to achieve type certification and customer delivery to the Seoul regional office of the FIC, part of South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport. Outfitted with Aerodata’s AeroFIS flight inspection system, the aircraft fully complies with the high-level requirements of the end user, said Embraer.
The FIC plans to use the aircraft for tasks such as site survey, surveillance, commissioning inspection, periodic inspection, special inspection, procedure validation, and ADS-B airborne checks. Vital for maintaining and calibrating navigation aids, such missions ensure the safety and precision of air navigation systems across the country. Flying to a range of 4,018 nm, the aircraft can cover vast distances efficiently, allowing comprehensive inspection coverage of South Korea's airspace and navigation infrastructure, said Embraer.
"Embraer is proud to support South Korea's Flight Inspection Center in their mission to enhance the safety and efficiency of their airspace,” said Bosco da Costa Junior, president and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security. “The deployment of the Praetor 600 for flight inspection services reflects our commitment to delivering innovative solutions that make a difference in aviation."
The Praetor features full fly-by-wire controls, which, according to Embraer, reduce pilot workload and provide a safer and smoother flight experience with active turbulence reduction capability. “The Praetor 600's advanced safety features and redundant systems provide added reliability during critical inspection missions,” said the company. “The head-up display (HUD), high-end communication systems, and an advanced flight control system ensure the highest level of precision during inspection missions."
South Korea Accepts Country’s First Embraer Praetor 600
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South Korea’s Flight Inspection Services Center (FIC) has taken delivery of the country’s first Embraer Praetor 600 to perform a wide range of flight inspection tasks, the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer said.
Embraer worked closely with German Prime and Flight Inspection System manufacturer Aerodata to achieve type certification and customer delivery to the Seoul regional office of the FIC, part of South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport. Outfitted with Aerodata’s AeroFIS flight inspection system, the aircraft complies with the high-level requirements of the end user, said Embraer.
The FIC plans to use the aircraft for tasks such as site survey, surveillance, commissioning inspection, periodic inspection, special inspection, procedure validation, and ADS-B airborne checks. Vital for maintaining and calibrating navigation aids, such missions ensure the safety and precision of air navigation systems across the country. Flying to a range of 4,018 nm, the aircraft can cover vast distances efficiently, allowing comprehensive inspection coverage of South Korea's airspace and navigation infrastructure, said Embraer.
"Embraer is proud to support South Korea's Flight Inspection Center in its mission to enhance the safety and efficiency of their airspace,” said Bosco da Costa Junior, president and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security. “The deployment of the Praetor 600 for flight inspection services reflects our commitment to delivering innovative solutions."