IndiGo Introduces Precision Navigation for High-Altitude Airports

IndiGo has launched a new flight procedure for navigating the challenging terrain of Kathmandu valley with higher precision. Approved by the DGCA, the RNP AR approach enhances safety and reduces operational inefficiencies, fuel burn, and carbon footprint. Pilots undergo specialized training to execute this advanced system.

IndiGo on Wednesday announced the introduction of a flight procedure designed to enable pilots to navigate the intricate terrain of Kathmandu valley with greater precision.

The aviation regulator DGCA has validated IndiGo's A320 flight, which used the Required Navigation Performance with Authorisation Required (RNP AR) approach. This technology is crafted for airports in geographically challenging and high-altitude areas, such as Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).

The RNP AR system allows aircraft to follow predetermined flight paths with remarkable accuracy, mitigating risks posed by the Himalayan landscape. This approach enhances safety through precision accuracy, reduces operational inefficiencies, fuel consumption, carbon footprint, and offers financial savings through minimized crew and flight time losses.

(With inputs from agencies.)