Smart Tracking - Sunshine Coast Airport

Smart Tracking
AIRPORT
‘Major Airport of
the Year 2011’
FACT SHEET 1
AIRPORT
What is Smart Tracking and how it will work at the Sunshine Coast Airport?
BACKGROUND
Sunshine Coast Airport, working with Jetstar, is investigating new
technology to improve services and the reliability of aircraft arriving
into the airport and reduce disruptions to passengers.
Smart Tracking, otherwise known as Required Navigation
Performance (RNP) uses flight management systems and satellites
to allow more precise arrivals along flight paths into the airport,
particularly during poor weather conditions.
By improving the reliability of services at Sunshine Coast Airport, it
is believed that Smart Tracking will present another opportunity to
attract new business and stimulate the Sunshine Coast economy
while also giving certainty to passengers in respect to their travel
plans.
BENEFITS OF SMART TRACKING
The airport, industry, Sunshine Coast community and visitors to
the region will benefit from Smart Tracking thanks to:
• F
ewer diversions to Brisbane Airport during weather
conditions that present poor visibility
DECEMBER 2012
SMART TRACKING ON THE SUNSHINE
COAST
Sunshine Coast Airport is working to introduce Smart Tracking
to the Sunshine Coast in 2013. While Jetstar will use RNP
procedures initially, other airlines are expected to adopt the
technology in the future.
The airport is currently working with government and industry to
finalise the design of runway approaches and has commissioned
an independent environmental assessment to analyse any
changes resulting from the introduction of the technology.
INFORMING THE COMMUNITY
While investigations are underway, Sunshine Coast Airport has
been liaising with elected representatives, business and resident
groups, including the Sunshine Coast Airport Community and
Aviation Forum to ensure community members are kept informed.
For further information contact Jason Rainbird on 5453 1501 or
email airport@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
• R
educed noise exposure for many households in
surrounding communities
• Environmental and operational efficiencies.
AVIATION STANDARD PRACTICE
The International Civil Aviation Organisazion (ICAO), Australia’s
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and the Australian
Government all support Smart Tracking technology.
Airservices Australia has successfully trialed Smart Tracking
at 17 Australian airports and is now working on permanently
introducing Smart Tracking at airports around the country.
For further information contact Jason Rainbird on 5453 1501
or email airport@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
www.sunshinecoastairport.com.au
A Business Unit of Sunshine Coast Council