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No SOS; captain spoke to ATC about visible runway| India News

No SOS; captain spoke to ATC about visible runway| India News

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The captain of the aircraft, carrying Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar and four others, spoke to Air Traffic Control (ATC) about the visible runway before going down in flames at Baramati on Wednesday, people aware of the matter said, and added that there was no SOS, or distress signal. Two flying schools, Redbird and Carver Aviation, operated the ATC at Baramati on alternate days. (ANI) No person on board survived. Videos from the crash site showed billows of smoke from the plane’s burning and scattered wreckage. Pawar was scheduled to address a rural poll rally in his family stronghold of Baramati, 250 km from Mumbai. Two flying schools, Redbird and Carver Aviation, operated the ATC at Baramati on alternate days. On Wednesday, Carver Aviation managed the ATC. Pramesh Parikh, a Carver Aviation manager, said the aircraft was to land at 8.50am, and the captain said the runway was visible. “Baramati has a 1,770 metre runway. We could not see the aircraft landing. But we heard the crash. Maybe there was a visibility issue.’’ Eyewitnesses …

AAIB Seeks ATC Video, Audio After Afghan Airlines’ Wrong-Runway Landing At Delhi Airport | India News

AAIB Seeks ATC Video, Audio After Afghan Airlines’ Wrong-Runway Landing At Delhi Airport | India News

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Last Updated:January 10, 2026, 14:05 IST The recommendation follows a near-miss incident on November 23, when an Ariana Afghan Airlines flight from Kabul landed on a runway designated for departures at IGI Airport. Representative Image India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) recommended the urgent installation of video and background audio recording systems in air traffic control (ATC) towers at all international airports, following a serious runway safety incident at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport last November. In an interim safety recommendation issued in its preliminary report, the AAIB said ATC units should be equipped with devices capable of recording controllers’ actions and communications while performing tower duties. The bureau said such systems should be implemented on a priority basis at international airports and that the recordings must be used solely for investigation purposes by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the AAIB. The recommendation follows a near-miss incident on November 23, when an Ariana Afghan Airlines flight from Kabul landed on a runway designated for departures at IGI Airport. The aircraft touched …

Aviation Minister Visits Delhi ATC Tower, Reviews Operations After Glitch Disrupted 800 Flights | India News

Aviation Minister Visits Delhi ATC Tower, Reviews Operations After Glitch Disrupted 800 Flights | India News

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Last Updated:November 08, 2025, 22:04 IST Ram Mohan Naidu visited the ATC Tower at Indira Gandhi International Airport after a technical glitch delayed over 800 flights. Ram Mohan Naidu visits Delhi ATC tower after glitch. (X) Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Saturday visited the Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport to review operations in the aftermath of the technical glitch that disrupted and delayed over 800 domestic and international flights on Friday. Naidu said that as the ATC system is now fully operational, he directed officials to conduct a detailed analysis and enhance system redundancy to make the ATC network more resilient for the future. “Visited the ATC Tower at Delhi Airport today to review operations after the technical glitch in the ATC messaging system. Over the past two days, teams from AAI, ANS, and ECIL worked tirelessly to identify and resolve the issue while ensuring passenger safety through manual coordination. As systems are fully restored now, I have further directed officials to conduct a detailed root-cause …

‘Gradually Improving’: Delhi Airport Says Flight Operations Returning To Normal After ATC Glitch | India News

‘Gradually Improving’: Delhi Airport Says Flight Operations Returning To Normal After ATC Glitch | India News

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Last Updated:November 08, 2025, 07:36 IST Flight operations at Delhi airport are returning to normal after a major disruption caused by a technical glitch in the Air Traffic Control’s Automatic Message Switching System. People wait outside the arrivals’ exit at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport (Photo: PTI) Flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) are steadily returning to normal after a major disruption caused by a technical glitch in the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS), which supports Air Traffic Control (ATC) flight planning. In an update posted on X on Saturday morning, the Delhi airport mentioned the technical issue that had impacted the AMSS was “gradually improving,” with airline operations “returning to normal.” The airport assured that all concerned authorities were “working diligently to minimise any inconvenience caused” and advised passengers to stay in touch with their respective airlines for the latest flight updates. The clarification came a day after a large-scale outage in the AMSS system, a crucial backbone for ATC data, led to widespread delays and congestion at the country’s …

AAI Resolves Delhi Airport Chaos, Says ATC ‘Up & Running’ After Glitch Affected 800 Flights | India News

AAI Resolves Delhi Airport Chaos, Says ATC ‘Up & Running’ After Glitch Affected 800 Flights | India News

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Last Updated:November 07, 2025, 23:05 IST AAI said the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS), which handles flight plan messages, had been successfully restored : People wait outside the arrivals’ exit at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, in New Delhi. (PTI photo) The Airports Authority of India (AAI) on Friday said the air traffic control system at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport was now fully functional, more than a day after a technical glitch disrupted flight operations and caused delays to hundreds of services at one of the world’s busiest airports. In a late-evening statement, the AAI said the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS), which handles flight plan messages, had been successfully restored and was “up and running.” The authority confirmed that the issue, which began on November 6, temporarily affected the automated processing of flight plans but did not compromise safety. AAI Statement According to the statement, an urgent review meeting was convened soon after the fault was detected. The meeting was chaired by Samir Kumar Sinha, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, along with …

Delhi ATC Resumes Operations; Flight Delays May Persist For Some Hours | Top Points | India News

Delhi ATC Resumes Operations; Flight Delays May Persist For Some Hours | Top Points | India News

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Last Updated:November 07, 2025, 21:56 IST The problem stemmed from a failure in the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS), which manages crucial Air Traffic Control (ATC) data and flight plans Chaos at Delhi airport after major technical glitch at ATC | File Image After a major technical glitch at Delhi’s Air Traffic Control (ATC) on Friday, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) told CNN-News18 that all affected systems have now been restored and are operating normally. The AAI added that while the flight delay backlog may take some time to clear, the systems that earlier caused widespread disruption to air operations across India are now fully functional. “The Airports Authority of India successfully addressed a technical issue in the Automatic Message Switching System at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, which had temporarily affected the processing of flight plan messages from 6th November, 2025,” it said in an official statement. The incident at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), one of the country’s busiest hubs, triggered a chain reaction that affected over 800 flight schedules nationwide. …

Technical glitch in ATC system delays over 100 flights at Delhi airport

Technical glitch in ATC system delays over 100 flights at Delhi airport

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Flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) were disrupted on Friday morning after a technical glitch affected the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system, delaying at least 100 flights, officials said, reported news agency ANI. In a post on X, Delhi Airport said, “Due to a technical issue with the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system, flight operations at IGIA are experiencing delays. The ATC team is actively working with all stakeholders, including DIAL, to resolve the issue at the earliest.” The airport also advised passengers to stay in touch with their respective airlines for the latest flight updates and apologised for the inconvenience caused. According to the Airports Authority of India (AAI), the disruption occurred in the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS), a critical component that supports ATC data and communication. “Controllers are processing flight plans manually, leading to some delays. Technical teams are working to restore the system at the earliest,” AAI said in an X post, adding that efforts were underway to bring the system back online. The glitch forced air traffic …

Matter addressed on priority with ATC, DIAL: Delhi airport statement on glitch

Matter addressed on priority with ATC, DIAL: Delhi airport statement on glitch

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Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) on Friday stated that the matter is being addressed as a priority, with close coordination among ATC, DIAL, and other stakeholders, following delays to at least 100 flights caused by a technical issue in the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system. Passengers have been advised to contact their respective airlines for the latest flight updates. (PTI photo) Passengers have been advised to contact their respective airlines for the latest flight updates. In a post on X, Delhi Airport shared, “We regret the disruption being experienced at IGIA due to a technical issue at ATC that is affecting flight operations. This matter is being addressed on priority with close coordination among ATC, DIAL, and other stakeholders.” “Passengers are requested to follow updates from their airlines regarding revised schedules. Thank you for your cooperation,” the post read. Yogesh, a passenger from Jaipur at Delhi airport, expressed frustration over flight delays, saying he had received no official updates and there was no information displayed on board. Speaking to news agency ANI, Yogesh said, …

Airlines issue \advisories as technical snag in ATC system disrupts Delhi ops

Airlines issue \advisories as technical snag in ATC system disrupts Delhi ops

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Several airlines, including Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet on Friday issued advisories alerting passengers about possible delays following disruptions in flight operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in the national capital. At least 100 flights were delayed following the technical issue involving a malfunction in the Air Traffic Control system, according to the Delhi Airport. Flyers were advised to check flight status updates before leaving for the airport. The airlines assured that their staff are assisting passengers to minimise inconvenience. Air traffic control (ATC) refers to a ground-based service in which controllers manage and guide the movement of aircraft both on the ground and within controlled airspace. In a post on X, SpiceJet shared, “Flight operations at Delhi Airport are currently affected due to a technical issue with the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system. This disruption is impacting flights across Delhi and several northern regions. We sincerely regret the inconvenience this may cause. Our crew and ground teams are assisting passengers and working closely with the authorities to minimize the impact and resume normal …

Low On Fuel, Air India Flight Makes Emergency Landing; Was Forced To Circle For 20 Minutes

Low On Fuel, Air India Flight Makes Emergency Landing; Was Forced To Circle For 20 Minutes

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Last Updated:October 29, 2024, 11:44 IST Reports stated that the pilot could not establish the correct landing position, making it potentially dangerous to attempt landing under such conditions The Air India aircraft had nearly 200 passengers on board. It made a safe emergency landing after hovering in the sky for 20 minutes. (Representative/News18 Uttar Pradesh) Chaos erupted at Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport in Lucknow on Monday when the pilot of an Air India flight sent an emergency message to Air Traffic Control reporting that the aircraft was running out of fuel. The aircraft had nearly 200 passengers on board. After hovering in the sky for 20 minutes, it made a safe emergency landing. The Air India flight AI-431 departed from Delhi at 12:20 pm and was scheduled to arrive in Lucknow at 1:30 pm. While the flight was on time, the pilot could not land on the first attempt. He was also unsuccessful in his second attempt. The aircraft circled in the air for an extended period of around 20 minutes, leading to fuel …