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Article: Navigation upgrade uneven at US airlines.(Shipping)
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- Manila Bulletin
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- October 8, 2009
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (Reuters) — Southwest Airlines is spending $175 million to fit its fleet with advanced navigation equipment aimed at saving time and fuel – an effort stalled at some rivals over money and frustration with US regulators.The initiative overseen by the Federal Aviation Administration aims to marry new cockpit displays with satellite-based global positioning system (GPS) technology, giving pilots more efficient airport approaches.The current jet routes, navigated using radio navigation devices and radar, are less precise, less flexible and can cost carriers millions of dollars in wasted fuel.The GPS-based program is the signature effort in the ...