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News: The Ministry of Civil Aviation approved India’s first Private Point-in-Space (PinS) Instrument Approach Procedure for helicopter operations at Undavalli Heliport.
About India’s First Private Point-in-Space (PinS) Instrument Approach Procedure
- Private Point-in-Space (PinS) is India’s first private satellite-based instrument approach procedure that enables safe and precise helicopter operations at heliports without conventional landing infrastructure.
- Operations at: It has been approved for helicopter operations at Undavalli Heliport, Andhra Pradesh.
- Developed by: It was developed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
- Key Features:
- Satellite-Based Navigation: It uses advanced satellite-based navigation technology to help helicopters land safely and accurately.
- Support for Heliports: It enables safe helicopter landings at heliports that do not have conventional instrument landing infrastructure.
- All-Weather Operations: It supports safe operations during adverse weather conditions and in areas without ground-based navigation aids.
- Wider Benefits: It improves flight safety, operational efficiency, and all-weather accessibility while supporting emergency medical services, disaster relief, tourism, offshore activities, pilgrimage services, corporate aviation, and regional connectivity.
