Photo: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Government Orders Urgent Upgrade of ATC Systems After Major Flight Disruptions
The Indian government has ordered an urgent upgrade of Air traffic control systems at Indira Gandhi International Airport following a glitch that delayed over 800 flights and impacted more than 100,000 passengers.
- The air traffic control software malfunction at Indira Gandhi International Airport caused significant delays, affecting over 800 flights and over a lakh passengers on Thursday and Friday.
- In response, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (India) has instructed the Airports Authority of India to promptly enhance systems at busy airports to manage increasing air traffic.
- Officials expressed frustration that there was no backup or redundancy in the air traffic control system, leading to severe disruptions at one of Indias busiest airports, Delhi.
Por Qué Es Relevante
This incident underscores the vulnerabilities in Indias aviation infrastructure, highlighting the urgent need for technological upgrades to ensure safety and efficiency as air traffic grows. Efficient air traffic control is crucial for maintaining passenger trust and operational reliability in the aviation sector.