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NATS and Leidos develop Curved Approach concept

Last observed 2026-10-29 · Confidence 93%

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What happened

NATS and Leidos are developing Curved Approach to extend time-based spacing beyond the runway centreline and support sequencing of mixed RNP and conventional approaches.

Why it matters: The concept could help airports manage more varied approach paths while balancing runway capacity, resilience, safety and environmental performance.

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