New Delhi: The GPS-Aided Geo Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) system, that seeks to advance safety and improve efficiency of airlines operating throughout India, has now got the certification level Required Navigation Performance.
The project, which has been jointly developed by Airports Authority of India, the Indian Space Research Organization and Raytheon, will now provide civil aircraft in Indian airspace access to more precision navigation data than before.
“The enhanced navigation capability available through GAGAN improves air travel for all parties - airlines, passengers and air traffic authorities,” said Brian Hickey, director of Raytheon Navigation and Landing Systems, adding that the system will also “result in increased efficiency and lower costs for Indian aviation.”
08/02/14 Gaurav Vivek Bhatnagar/The Hindu
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The project, which has been jointly developed by Airports Authority of India, the Indian Space Research Organization and Raytheon, will now provide civil aircraft in Indian airspace access to more precision navigation data than before.
“The enhanced navigation capability available through GAGAN improves air travel for all parties - airlines, passengers and air traffic authorities,” said Brian Hickey, director of Raytheon Navigation and Landing Systems, adding that the system will also “result in increased efficiency and lower costs for Indian aviation.”
08/02/14 Gaurav Vivek Bhatnagar/The Hindu
