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Sign in to searchGAGAN Satellite-Based Landing System: India's First Satellite-Based Jet Landing (2026)
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In June 2026, an IndiGo Airbus A320 successfully completed India's first satellite-based commercial jet landing at Udaipur Airport using the indigenous GAGAN (GPS Aided GEO Augmented Navigation) system. The milestone demonstrates India's growing capability in satellite-enabled aviation navigation and strengthens aviation safety, particularly at airports lacking advanced ground-based landing systems.
Background
GAGAN is India's Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS), jointly developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) at an estimated cost of ₹774 crore. It enhances the accuracy and integrity of signals from Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites using geostationary satellites such as GSAT-8 and GSAT-10. The system became operational after certification by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for safety-of-life aviation services.
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India's first satellite-based jet landing using GAGAN system at Udaipur Airport in 2026. Enhances GPS accuracy for regional aviation connectivity and Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
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