The Osaka Aviation Bureau released a notice regarding the verification of navigation aids at Kansai Airport (RJBB). From August 1st to 4th of this month, a Saab 2000 aircraft was used to conduct routine and special inspections of the ILS on Runway 04L/26R. Additionally, from August 12th to 15th, the same type of aircraft will be used to inspect the PAPI, Tower, and ATIS. Friends who have the chance to visit Kansai Airport should definitely not miss this opportunity to spot planes.

Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) operates two Saab 2000 aircraft dedicated to flight inspection, covering navigation aids, air traffic control equipment, and airport communication equipment, etc. The aircraft registration numbers are JA003G and JA004G.

Below is a video of JA004G inspecting Toyama Airport, shot by a netizen last year, for your reference.

The Osaka Aviation Bureau also released the flight route for this mission, It looks like a very ordinary route…

There are also photos of the interior of the flight inspection aircraft on the MLIT website, showing that the cabin is filled with testing instruments.

I wonder what the inspection aircraft are like in other countries and regions? I hope friends can provide relevant information. Thanks a lot.

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kkrio - 08/07/2014 07:20:34 PM

Is the blogger from Boeing Japan?