Environment

The Brisbane Green Project

We have a long tradition of innovation and collaboration with the aviation industry, particularly in the areas of safety, efficiency and the environment.

In 2006, we worked with Qantas and Naverus to implement a high precision, performance-based instrument approach and departures procedures within Australia. This was done in collaboration with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia (CASA).

These approaches use satellite navigation and sophisticated cockpit systems to avoid terrain and weather constraints. Currently not all aircraft are fitted with suitable systems but these numbers are increasing all the time.

These Green Approaches are a pre-programmed flight path. This is designed to reduce fuel burn, aircraft noise and emissions.

Due to the success of the Brisbane Green Project, it is expected to be introduced at many of Australia’s major airports.

The implementation program will start with 15 airports. To date there have been in excess of 26,000 Green Approaches (and departures) conducted nationally.