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- HAL airport in Bengaluru has become the first airport in India to operationalise the RNP CAT H helicopter approach procedure.
- The satellite-guided navigation system was developed by the Airports Authority of India, validated by HAL test pilots, and approved by the DGCA.
- The procedure allows helicopters to fly accurate optimised paths with all-weather access while navigating terrain and urban obstacles safely.
- The approach time to HAL airport drops from 12 minutes to about four minutes, and the airport handles nearly 50 helicopter movements daily.
- The system is expected to improve safety and speed for critical missions such as air ambulance and rescue operations, and set a benchmark for other airports in the country.
What to watch next
- Implementation of similar RNP CAT H procedures at other airports across India.
- Adoption of the procedure for emergency and rescue helicopter operations in Bengaluru.
- AAI and DGCA plans to extend satellite-guided helicopter navigation to more airports.
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Ravi K.
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“This capability enhances the safety, efficiency and accessibility of helicopter operations, and establishes a benchmark for similar procedures to be implemented in airports across the country”
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…accurate optimised paths, enabling all-weather access while safely navigating terrain and urban obstacles. The procedure reduces the approach time to HAL airport from 12 minutes to about four minutes. Enhances safety “ This capability enhances the safety, efficiency and accessibility of helicopter operations, and establishes a benchmark for similar procedures to be implemented in airports across the country ,” said Ravi K., CMD, HAL. This system enhances operational efficiency and airspace capacity, enables seamless integration of rotary and fixed-wing operations, reduces noise footprint over cities, and provides faster,…
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- HAL airport, Bengaluru first rnp cat h helicopter procedure operational· immediate
- Helicopter operators and pilots flying into Bengaluru precision satellite guided approaches available· days
- Indian aviation sector / other airports template for wider rnp cat h adoption· longer
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