American Airlines has begun developing its own Required Navigation Performance (RNP) approaches, after being certified by the FAA to design its own procedures for selected airports. The airline has already designed and demonstrated RNP approaches at Fort Worth Alliance Airport, where American has one of its major maintenance facilities. RNP approaches have significant safety and efficiency benefits for carriers. Some airlines, such as Southwest, are contracting with third parties to … [Read more...] about American gets ok for own RNP approaches