- India recently achieved a significant milestone in the field of aviation as it conducted Asia’s first demonstration of performance-based navigation for helicopters.
- The successful flight from Juhu to Pune showcased the utilization of GAGAN satellite technology, a joint development by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
- This groundbreaking achievement highlights India’s innovation and expertise in the aviation sector.
- Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) is a modern navigation concept that enables precise and efficient aircraft operations.
- By utilizing satellite-based technologies, PBN enhances accuracy, safety, and capacity in air traffic management.
- This demonstration marked a significant step forward for the Indian aviation sector, showcasing its commitment to adopting advanced navigation systems.
- GAGAN refers to GPS Aided GEO Augmented Navigation. It is a space-based augmentation system for providing the best possible navigational services over the Indian FIR (Flight Information Region) with the capability of expanding to neighbouring FIRs.
- It was jointly developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
India conducts Asia’s First performance-based helicopter navigation
