Glitch Grounded, Flights Rebounded: Delhi Airport Restores Normalcy After Tech Snag

Delhi Airport back on track after tech turbulence  
Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport faced widespread disruptions due to a technical failure in its Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS), which handles flight plan messaging for Air Traffic Control. The glitch, which began on November 6, led to cascading delays across domestic and international routes. Authorities have now restored the system and initiated steps to normalize operations.

Important points:

• The glitch affected AMSS, a critical system for processing flight plans, causing delays at Delhi and ripple effects in Mumbai, Lucknow, and other airports  
• Over 800 flights were impacted during peak hours, with passengers facing long wait times and rescheduling issues  
• The Civil Aviation Ministry held an urgent review meeting with AAI and OEM representatives to resolve the issue  
• The Ministry confirmed the problem was technical—not a cyberattack—following checks by the IT Ministry  
• AMSS systems are now functional, and flight operations are gradually returning to normal  

Looking ahead  
While the backlog may cause residual delays, authorities have assured that full operational stability is expected soon. The incident highlights the need for robust digital infrastructure and contingency planning in aviation.

Sources: NewsOnAir, Firstpost, The Hans India, India TV, Ziraat Times