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Southwest to Install GE Aviation FMS on B-737 Classics Southwest Airlines has awarded GE Aviation, formerly Smiths Aerospace, a contract to provide a FMS (flight management system) upgrade for 200 B-737 Classics in order to accommodate its plans for RNP (required navigation performance). Deliveries of the new systems will take place in 2008 and 2009. GE Aviation says its FMS system can control an aircraft's track to an accuracy of 10 meters and the time of arrival to within 10 seconds to any point in the flight plan, which is required to achieve Southwest's goal for RNP-tailored-path benefits, including the ability to consistently fly shorter routes and idle-thrust descents. Southwest is in the process of developing RNP capability and procedures for its entire fleet, with the support of Naverus. John Ferrie, GE Aviation's president of systems, said, "Our system is a key part of [Southwest's] plans to conduct RNP operations, and allows them to realize significant cost savings with lowered fuel consumption while simultaneously benefiting the environment with reduced emissions." 10-23-2007. |
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