Naverus congratulates Air China on receiving approval to conduct RNP operations with their Airbus A319 fleet. On August 23, 2007, an Air China A319 departed Lhasa, China, using Naverus RNP procedures making it the World's first Airbus to use RNP in revenue service. Naverus, Airbus, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Air China all contributed to the achievement of this milestone.

RNP (Required Navigation Performance) represents the most modern aircraft navigation technique. It utilizes GPS and sophisticated avionics to ensure that aircraft stay on precise, pre-programmed paths. Air China A319s will now use this capability to safely guide them through Himalayan mountain valleys when arriving and departing the airport at Lhasa. In addition to providing navigation solutions for terrain challenged airports, RNP can be used to increase safety and operational efficiency while minimizing aircraft emissions and noise at any airport.

This marks the second aircraft type approved by the CAAC for RNP operations and demonstrates their commitment to obtain the safety, efficiency and environmental benefits of RNP throughout China.