NextGen for Airports, Volume 1: Understanding the Airport’s Role in Performance-Based Navigation: Resource Guide (2016) / Chapter Skim
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Lessons Learned and Best Practices | 47 Lessons Learned and Best Practices9 Case studies of PBN implementation projects for six selected airports and metroplexes were con-ducted in order to identify lessons learned and best practices for airport operators to work with the FAA, their surrounding communities, and other stakeholders in all phases of flight procedure design and implementation. The case study airports were selected based on a number of factors including airport size, unique applications of PBN, and specific challenges related to implementation.
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50 | UNDERSTANDING THE AIRPORT'S ROLE IN PERFORMANCE-BASED NAVIGATION For the six case study airports, the research team found that the PBN implementations had positive outcomes and some challenges for the airport, aircraft operators, and communities. The reasons why a project had positive or a negative outcome varies for each airport.
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Lessons Learned and Best Practices | 51 • The project at ATL was undertaken to increase departure throughput of the airport. • The project at DEN sought to reduce controller workload, improve predictability of flight paths, and reduce fuel burn and emissions, based on the specific objectives of each of the participants.
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52 | UNDERSTANDING THE AIRPORT'S ROLE IN PERFORMANCE-BASED NAVIGATION • Locally led initiatives require knowledgeable leadership and a cohesive team. • Airports can be involved in FAA-led initiatives.
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Lessons Learned and Best Practices | 53 engage with the FAA throughout the design process and ensure the PBN procedures meet the objectives and constraints of FAA air traffic operations, aircraft operators, and surrounding communities. For example: • At MSP, the Noise Oversight Committee (NOC)
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54 | UNDERSTANDING THE AIRPORT'S ROLE IN PERFORMANCE-BASED NAVIGATION • At MSP, the FAA engaged with airlines, NATCA, and others in the development of the procedures, and MSP staff were invited to attend all meetings and engaged in and monitored the design process. • At the Houston Metroplex, the FAA's design team briefed representatives of the Houston Airport System (HAS)
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Lessons Learned and Best Practices | 55 Design Is Unique to Each Airport and Requires Balancing Multiple, Sometimes Competing Objectives of the FAA ATO, Aircraft Operators, Airport Operators, and Surrounding Community Procedure design requirements are specific to each airport and the surrounding airspace. PBN procedures may be developed to meet community noise constraints, airspace confines, and obstacles.
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56 | UNDERSTANDING THE AIRPORT'S ROLE IN PERFORMANCE-BASED NAVIGATION New Criteria for Flight Procedures Have Been Developed in Previous PBN Initiatives New flight procedure design criteria can be developed and implemented to support operations as part of a PBN initiative. For locally sponsored design initiatives, the design team may seek outside consultation to conduct a credible safety case for the new criteria.
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Lessons Learned and Best Practices | 57 EA Depends on the Particular PBN Implementation Initiative The FAA leads the EA effort for its own initiatives. However, the airport authority or the local department of transportation has led the EA in local initiatives.
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58 | UNDERSTANDING THE AIRPORT'S ROLE IN PERFORMANCE-BASED NAVIGATION Early Outreach to The Community and Other Stakeholders Is Critical to the Success of PBN Initiatives Prior to the development of PBN, outreach and coordination with communities and other stakeholders is crucial to understanding noise and environmental concerns, in addition to garnering community support. Waiting until procedures are complete, or nearly complete, before briefing interested stakeholders may be met with resistance and could lead to the need to redesign procedures and delay projects.
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Lessons Learned and Best Practices | 59 safety, locations where flight paths are changing, locations where noise levels would change, the basis for noise estimates, and how and why the noise changes would or would not impact the community. The impacts of the procedure changes need to be explained in terms understandable to the community.
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60 | UNDERSTANDING THE AIRPORT'S ROLE IN PERFORMANCE-BASED NAVIGATION • SEA is monitoring fuel burn and emissions of aircraft. • Houston is monitoring flight distance, fuel burn and emissions of aircraft, and controller workload.
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