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Flightpath Changes at Wellington

Divergent Missed Approach Protection System (DMAPS)

James Evans

17 06 2023

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“Airways’ primary objective is to ensure all aircraft and passengers operating in controlled airspace reach their destination safely and efficiently.”

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About Airways

  • Purpose – Safe Skies, Today and Tomorrow
  • Vision – Create the Aviation Environment of the Future

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Safety considerations

  • Concern about previous ‘Missed Approach’

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  • Steps to enhance safety

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Divergent flightpaths – how does it work?

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Pre-DMAPS

DMAPS

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Process – Flightpath Change

  • Airways considerations :
    • Engage industry
    • Initiate flightpath design
    • Obtain airport approval
    • Submit to Civil Aviation Authority

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Benefits – new flightpaths (DMAPS)

  • Safety
    • Previous safety concerns removed

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  • Efficiency & Sustainability
    • Delays reduced by >40%
    • CO2 emissions -800 tonnes/annum ~439 cars

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Thank you