VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Donald Trump to visit India ‘early next year’, says US secretary of state Marco Rubio Facing Russia threat, Germany could bring back mandatory military service by mid-2027 PM Modi leaves for Seychelles (PM Modi X) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday departed for Seychelles for a three-day visit centred on participating in the island nation’s Golden Jubilee National Day celebrations.“This year, it is even more special because it is the Golden Jubilee celebrations,” he wrote on X.Ahead of his departure, PM Modi also described Seychelles as a “valued maritime neighbour” and a key partner in India’s Vision MAHASAGAR and efforts to advance the interests of the Global South.Bilateral talks with Seychelles PresidentA key agenda on the Prime Minister’s agenda is a meeting with Seychelles President Dr Patrick Herminie.According to the Ministry of external affairs (MEA), the two leaders will review the full spectrum of India-Seychelles cooperation, including maritime security, development partnership, capacity building and defence ties.They will also exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.”I look forward to discussions with my friend, Dr. Patrick Herminie, President of the Republic of Seychelles,” PM Modi said in a post on X.Address to national assembly, diaspora interactionPrime Minister Modi will also address the National Assembly of Seychelles during his visit, highlighting the close relationship between the two countries.He is also scheduled to interact with members of the Indian diaspora, which has played an important role in strengthening people-to-people ties between India and Seychelles.”I am honoured to be addressing the National Assembly of Seychelles during the visit. I also look forward to meeting the Indian community there,” PM Modi said.Why Seychelles matters to IndiaThe MEA said Seychelles occupies a special place in India’s Vision MAHASAGAR as a strategic maritime neighbour in the Indian Ocean Region.India and Seychelles share longstanding historical, cultural and economic ties, and the visit is expected to reaffirm the strong bilateral partnership while expanding cooperation in defence, security, connectivity and development.The visit marks his first trip to the country since 2015.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMission Impossible: Delhi Footpaths Exist Everywhere Except Under Your Feet | WatchWest Bengal Government Plans UCC, Anti-‘Love Jihad’ Law; TMC Calls Move DivisiveUS Court Declines Immediate Dismissal Of Gautam Adani Case, Seeks DOJ Explanation Before RulingTrump says ‘Thank You’ after Hyderabad names road ‘Donald Trump Avenue’; BJP-Congress spar over moveMaharashtra Govt Clears Ujjwal Nikam As Special Prosecutor In Ketan Agarwal Murder Case?Kejriwal Alleges Massive Embezzlement In Ayodhya Ram Mandir Donation RowWhy Did Bangladesh Choose Malaysia And China Before India?Why The Indian Army Still Relies On 60-Year-Old Cheetah, Chetal & Chetak Helicopters In Ladakh?Raut Backs Aaditya Thackeray’s Rise, Hints At Next Leadership In Party After Rebellion | WatchTrichy East Bypoll Buzz: DMK Chief Will MK Stalin Contest To Make Assembly Comeback?123Photostories3 ways to train your brain to be ‘only successful’Psychology says people who talk to their plants may be doing more than caring for greenery; the real conversation may be with themselvesHow to make Virat Kohli’s highest-protein Indian mealsFor book lovers: 6 Creative house names inspired by books and literatureCould tingling and numbness be an early sign of a brain tumour? 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The regulator got the flight operated on an IndiGo Airbus A320 into Udaipur using ISRO and Airport Authority of India’s satellite-based navigation system GAGAN (GPS aided geo augmented navigation). Jet engine planes have jumped on the bandwagon a few years after a turboprop ATR had done so.SLS is seen as a game-changer in terms of enhancing safety at secondary airports that do not have expensive instrument landing system (ILS) installed, as it allows the use of new satellite navigation technologies to perform approaches. SLS first entered service in Europe with the A350 in 2015.Officials in the know say the IndiGo Airbus flight to Udaipur was “another significant milestone in advancing satellite-based navigation in India by successfully conducting a localiser performance with vertical guidance (LPV) approach.” IndiGo had introduced LPV operations on its ATR fleet in 2022 and has now expanded “satellite-based augmentation system” (SBAS) enabled operations across its fleet.Jointly developed by ISRO and Airports Authority of India (AAI), India’s SBAS GAGAN provides the coverage needed for LPV procedures across Indian airspace and positions India as one of the few countries worldwide with its own SBAS capability. AAI has been publishing LPV approach procedures across airports in the country. At present, 23 LPV approaches have been published, with the number expected to exceed 40 by the end of the year. As more airports adopt LPV procedures and more airlines equip their aircraft with SBAS capability, GAGAN is expected to play a central role in the future of Indian aviation by making air travel safer, more efficient and more accessible.The demonstration flight is a milestone in Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s (DGCA) regulatory approval process before LPV procedures can be introduced into regular commercial operations on IndiGo’s Airbus fleet, say sources.“For decades, aircraft have relied on ground-based navigation systems to guide pilots safely to the runway, especially during poor weather or low visibility. While these systems have served aviation well for decades, they are expensive to procure and maintain. SBAS has fundamentally changed the way aircraft navigate and land. It enhances accuracy, integrity, and availability of standard GNSS signals by broadcasting correction data from geostationary satellites. Instead of depending solely on equipment installed at airports, SBAS allows pilots to receive precise horizontal and vertical guidance while approaching the runway, even at airports that do not have conventional precision landing systems. The technology enhances safety, reduces operational disruptions and improves overall efficiency for both airlines and passengers,” said a senior pilot.In a document on SLS, aerospace major Airbus says: “This function enables pilots to perform ‘straight-in’ approaches using satellite positioning into airports, even in low-visibility conditions… Facilitating precision approach access to secondary airports SLS capability enhances the airlines’ operations by enabling stable approaches especially at airports currently not having precision approach means; at main runways as a backup to ILS (like during maintenance), or at alternate airports in case of diversion.”“Almost half of recorded controlled flight into terrain accidents occurred during approach and landing without vertical guidance. SLS allows approaches with vertical and lateral guidance to 200 ft above the ground, without expensive ground installation like ILS,” said an official overseeing this exercise on condition of anonymity.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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