Delhi Airport Back on Auto Mode After ATC Glitch; Govt Orders Tech Overhaul

System restored, reforms underway after Delhi ATC disruption  
After a technical failure in the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) disrupted flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, the Ministry of Civil Aviation announced that the system was successfully restored to automatic mode by Saturday afternoon. The glitch had forced manual flight plan processing, delaying hundreds of flights.

Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu has instructed officials to conduct a root-cause analysis and begin planning for system advancements to strengthen aviation infrastructure and prevent recurrence.

Important points:

• The AMSS glitch impacted flight plan messaging, causing delays across domestic and international flights  
• Restoration was achieved through coordinated efforts by ECIL engineers and ATC personnel  
• No flight safety compromise was reported during the disruption  
• The incident has reignited concerns over aviation tech resilience and prompted calls for modernization  
• Minister Naidu emphasized the need for proactive upgrades and contingency planning  

Looking ahead  
The swift restoration and government response signal a renewed focus on digital infrastructure in India’s aviation sector, with long-term reforms expected to follow.

Sources: Deccan Herald, Times Now, News18