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Wide Area Augmentation System Now Available for Learjet 60 Aircraft

Written by thomas · Filed Under Aeronautics News 

March 30, 2009

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Montreal, March 30, 2009 – Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it is now offering a
Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) capable Flight Management System on Learjet 60
aircraft. The new system is available as a Supplemental Type Certificate for in-service
Learjet 60 aircraft customers.
“This is more great news for all our Learjet customers operating in North America,” said Leon
Botteron, regional vice president, Bombardier Business Aircraft Service Centers. “Consistent
with Bombardier’s commitment to providing our customers with the latest technology, it will give
them more flexibility when landing their aircraft and improve safety and efficiency in all phases
of flight.”
Provided by Universal Avionics Systems Corporation, WAAS enhances navigation capabilities
through the use of a network of ground reference stations collecting global positioning system
(GPS) satellite data. This data is broadcast to user aircraft through two or more geostationary
satellite communication links. The aircraft uses the WAAS signal, in addition to the GPS service
to fly area navigation and localize performance with vertical guidance (LPV) instrument
approaches. LPV approaches offer pilots lower landing minimums, resulting in more flexibility for
landing decisions.
WAAS also recently became available for all Learjet 40, Learjet 40 XR, Learjet 45, and Learjet
45 XR aircraft operators. It can be installed at all Bombardier Business Aircraft Service Center
locations. Operators should contact their Bombardier regional manager for additional details.

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