India has approved country’s first Private Point-in-Space (PinS) Instrument Approach Procedure for helicopter operations at the Undavalli Heliport in Andhra Pradesh, marking a significant step towards safer and more reliable all-weather helicopter connectivity.
The procedure, developed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has been designed in accordance with DGCA regulations and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices.
About PinS (Point-in-Space) procedures
PinS (Point-in-Space) procedures use advanced satellite-based navigation technology to enable helicopters to carry out safe and precise instrument approaches to heliports that lack conventional instrument landing infrastructure.
The technology is particularly beneficial during adverse weather conditions and in areas where ground-based navigation aids are unavailable.
The new procedure will enable safer Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations to remote and strategically important locations, improve operational reliability and minimise weather-related disruptions.
Source: DD
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