Indigenous GAGAN powers India's first satellite-guided commercial jet landing

IANS | June 29, 2026 8:34 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) In a landmark achievement for Indian aviation, an IndiGo Airbus A320 has successfully completed a satellite-guided landing using India's homegrown GAGAN navigation system. The demonstration flight, conducted on June 27 under the supervision of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), marks the first time a commercial jet in the country has landed using this technology.