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This capability effectively turns the sky into a series of highways in the sky, where aircraft can fly precise, repeatable routes that separate them from obstacles and other traffic without relying on ground radar. Airbus Airnavx

In the old model, an aircraft was considered "navigating" if it was tuned into a specific ground station. In the Airnavx era, the focus shifts to the accuracy of the navigation solution. The system doesn't care how the plane knows where it is, only that it knows where it is within a margin of error measured in meters. Airbus Airnavx

This "safety buffer" results in aircraft flying longer distances than necessary, burning millions of tons of excess jet fuel annually. It creates congestion around major hubs, leading to holding patterns and delays. This capability effectively turns the sky into a

Pilots would fly from one radio station to the next, creating a jagged, zig-zag route across the sky. Furthermore, Air Traffic Control (ATC) used radar to separate aircraft, a system that updates only every few seconds and lacks the precision to allow planes to fly closer together safely. The system doesn't care how the plane knows