Really? So how can my sister company fly A330's DAY and NIGHT into Kathmandu airport in the Himalayas using old fashioned VOR approaches? ( we are not yet approved to fly RNP's )
Plenty of big rocks around there I'm here to tell ya...
Now QF and NZ have got super accurate RNP approaches using 2 independent GPS systems, FMS, IRS and land based Nav Aids as well to fly between the hills in Queenstown during daytime. Fit the proper lighting and what's the problem with going in there at night assuming the cloud base and visibility are acceptable for night?
Like we've said, the Aircraft doesn't know it's dark......I assume the crew can land in the dark once acceptable visual reference is assured using runway lights can't they?
Like I said, a load of tosh.
More Australia NZ OHS overkill.