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India Approves First Private PinS Procedure

  • 03 Jul 2026

On 2nd July 2026, India approved its first Private Point-in-Space (PinS) Instrument Approach Procedure for helicopter operations at Undavalli Heliport, Andhra Pradesh.

Key Points

  • Approval: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) approved India's first Private PinS Instrument Approach Procedure, developed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
  • What is PinS? PinS uses satellite-based navigation to enable safe, precise helicopter instrument approaches at heliports without conventional landing infrastructure.
  • Standards: The procedure has been developed in accordance with DGCA regulations and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs).
  • Applications: The technology will support emergency medical services, disaster relief, tourism, offshore operations, pilgrimage services, corporate aviation and regional connectivity.