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Issue 07 | May 2022 AAIConnect

GAGAN: A Major Milestone

in the Field of Air Navigation

AI recently successfully conducted
Flight trial using GAGAN (GPS Aided
AGEO Augmented Navigation) based
LPV Approach Procedures at Kishangarh
Airport, Rajasthan. The proving flight was
to demonstrate the procedure designed
by AAI utilizing GAGAN signals for landing
purpose, without the aid of any ground-based
infrastructure at the airport.
GAGAN is an Indian Satellite Based
Augmentation System (SBAS) jointly developed BENEFITS
by AAI and ISRO. It is the first such system • Substantial operational
developed for India and neighbouring countries benefit in poor weather
in the equatorial region. and low visibility
Further, AAI is planning to develop conditions.
GAGAN based procedures for compatible • Improved safety during
airfields, where installation of ground-based landing.
infrastructure would not be economically viable, • Reduction in fuel
to enhance the safety features for such airports. consumption, reduction
With the flight trial at Kishangarh airport, India in delays, diversions and
became the first country in Asia Pacific Region cancellations etc.
to achieve such a landmark. ■

Indian Aviation

Sector Reaching

Out to New

Horizons

he Indian Aviation industry is
yet again touching heights and
Tdomestic air travel is going up
to Pre-Covid levels. Indian air traffic
registered impressive recovery, bringing
it to 85% of the pre-Covid levels as Indian
Airports handled more than 20 million
domestic passengers in March 2022. AAI is
adhering to all safety measures to ensure
the safety of flyers and is also coming
up with various new facilities as well. ■