India’s airlines are resisting attempts by the country’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to adopt the recently launched Gagan (GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation) system, citing the high cost of associated equipment and the time needed for retrofits, training and certification.
One of the world’s four satellite-based augmentation systems, Gagan is a joint project of the Airport Authority of India (AAI), the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and Raytheon. Its advanced air navigation technology provides coverage for the entire Indian Flight Information Region (FIR) via broadcast signals from two Indian built satellites (GSAT 8 and GSAT 10). “It improves fuel efficiency of airlines operating throughout India,” said Raytheon’s country director and senior executive for India, Nik Khanna.
Indian civil aviation director M. Sathiyavathy confirmed that the DGCA has held discussions with airlines on whether authorities should mandate or “incentivize” the system. “It is in early stages and nothing is decided as yet,” she told AIN. While Gagan promises compatibility with future aircraft’s SBAS equipment, the DGCA will need to address directives for Indian-registered aircraft. Maximum benefit from en route and guided approach landing would require operators to equip all aircraft with global navigation satellite system (GNSS) avionics.
15/07/15 Neelam Mathews/AINonline
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One of the world’s four satellite-based augmentation systems, Gagan is a joint project of the Airport Authority of India (AAI), the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and Raytheon. Its advanced air navigation technology provides coverage for the entire Indian Flight Information Region (FIR) via broadcast signals from two Indian built satellites (GSAT 8 and GSAT 10). “It improves fuel efficiency of airlines operating throughout India,” said Raytheon’s country director and senior executive for India, Nik Khanna.
Indian civil aviation director M. Sathiyavathy confirmed that the DGCA has held discussions with airlines on whether authorities should mandate or “incentivize” the system. “It is in early stages and nothing is decided as yet,” she told AIN. While Gagan promises compatibility with future aircraft’s SBAS equipment, the DGCA will need to address directives for Indian-registered aircraft. Maximum benefit from en route and guided approach landing would require operators to equip all aircraft with global navigation satellite system (GNSS) avionics.
15/07/15 Neelam Mathews/AINonline
