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On time leader Vistara receives CAT IIIB certification for low visibility ops – Bangalore Aviation

On time leader Vistara receives CAT IIIB certification for low visibility ops

October 21, 2016 Comments Off on On time leader Vistara receives CAT IIIB certification for low visibility ops 377 Views

The Tata-SIA Airlines brand Vistara has received certification for operating in Category IIIB ultra-low visibility conditions the regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

The certification is a combination of all of the three “components”, the aircraft, the flight crew, and the airport, being approvd for Cat IIIB. All of Vistara’s A320 aircraft are Cat IIIB compliant and integrate the auto-land system. New Delhi airport is Cat IIIB compliant. Vistara’s flight crew would have had to demonstrate to the DGCA, proficiency of landing the aircraft in these near zero visibility conditions.

This certification is important for Vistara, which has the best on-tome performance (OTP) record amongst domestic Indian airlines. It will allow the airline to operate when Runway Visibility Range (RVR) drops down to as low as 75 meters, a common and dreaded occurrence during the winters of New Delhi, the hub of Vistara.

About Devesh Agarwal

A electronics and automotive product management, marketing and branding expert, he was awarded a silver medal at the Lockheed Martin innovation competition 2010. He is ranked 6th on Mashable's list of aviation pros on Twitter and in addition to Bangalore Aviation, he has contributed to leading publications like Aviation Week, Conde Nast Traveller India, The Economic Times, and The Mint (a Wall Street Journal content partner). He remains a frequent flier and shares the good, the bad, and the ugly about the Indian aviation industry without fear or favour.

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