AMSS failure
Delhi Airport Recovery: Flight Operations Gradually Improving After Major ATC System Outage
Nov 08, 2025 10:49 am CST
Delhi Airport's operations are steadily returning to normal approximately 36 hours after a critical technical failure in its Air Traffic Control system. With arrival delays reduced to just 5 minutes and departures to 19 minutes, the situation shows significant improvement from Friday's 800 flight disruptions. The Automatic Message Switching System malfunction has been addressed, though passengers are still advised to check with airlines for updates as operations continue stabilizing.
Major Technical Glitch at Delhi Airport: How AMSS Failure Disrupted Nearly 800 Flights and Stranded Thousands
Nov 08, 2025 02:00 am CST
A critical failure in Delhi Airport's Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) caused unprecedented disruption, delaying nearly 800 flights and affecting operations nationwide. The technical glitch forced air traffic controllers to process flight plans manually, creating massive backlogs and stranding thousands of passengers. Despite the Airports Authority of India's efforts to restore the system, the ripple effects continued across multiple airports as airlines struggled to manage the unprecedented situation.