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Bjorn’s Corner: Transponders, the kingpin of safe air navigation

May 19, 2016, ©. Leeham Co: In my recent Corners, I have been describing how a modern airliner navigates using a Flight Management System, (FMS or Computer, FMC) to navigate along the flight plan and how it finally… Read More

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 Posted on May 20, 2016 by Bjorn Fehrm

 Airlines, Bjorn's Corner

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