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Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Leads Response to Massive IndiGo Flight Disruptions Across India
Dec 05, 2025 08:11 pm CST
India's Civil Aviation Ministry has implemented round-the-clock monitoring as over 500 IndiGo flights face cancellations and delays nationwide. Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu personally inspected the ministry's control room operations while authorities coordinate with airports, airlines, and Air Traffic Control to assist stranded passengers and restore normal operations amid this unprecedented aviation crisis.
Software Glitch at Delhi Airport's Air Traffic Control System Caused Widespread Flight Disruptions
Dec 04, 2025 06:24 pm CST
The Civil Aviation Ministry has confirmed that a software malfunction in Delhi Airport's Air Traffic Control system in November caused approximately 800 flight delays over two days. The Airports Authority of India is now replacing the existing message switching system and conducting comprehensive equipment audits to prevent similar disruptions in the future.
Ethiopian Volcanic Ash Impact on Indian Flights: Civil Aviation Ministry Provides Updates and Safety Measures
Nov 25, 2025 07:41 pm CST
India's civil aviation ministry is closely monitoring volcanic ash from Ethiopia affecting flight operations across the country. While some flights have been cancelled and others delayed, officials assure there is no cause for concern as coordination continues between aviation authorities. The ash clouds are expected to move away from India by Tuesday evening after affecting regions including Gujarat, Delhi-NCR, and northern states.
Air India Express Mumbai-Varanasi Flight Receives Bomb Threat: Security Response and Passenger Safety
Nov 12, 2025 10:04 pm CST
An Air India Express flight from Mumbai to Varanasi made an emergency landing after receiving a bomb threat, with all passengers safely evacuated. Multiple Indian airports received similar threats deemed hoaxes after investigation, raising concerns about aviation security procedures across the country.
DGCA Mandates 10-Minute Reporting Window for GPS Spoofing Incidents Following Delhi Airport Anomalies
Nov 11, 2025 11:52 pm CST
India's aviation regulator DGCA has implemented a new safety protocol requiring immediate reporting of GPS spoofing within 10 minutes of detection, following unprecedented navigation interference incidents near Delhi's international airport. This directive aims to enhance flight safety through rapid response to satellite navigation anomalies while authorities investigate potential cybersecurity threats to aviation infrastructure.
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.
US Government Shutdown Forces Airlines to Cancel Over 750 Flights Amid Air Traffic Control Crisis
Nov 07, 2025 11:18 am CST
The ongoing US government shutdown has created a travel crisis with over 750 flights cancelled as airlines implement FAA-mandated 10% flight reductions. Air traffic controllers working without pay have caused significant staffing shortages, leading to major delays at airports nationwide just weeks before the busy Thanksgiving travel season.
Artificial Rain In Delhi Soon? Aviation Body Okays Cloud Seeding Trials
Sep 25, 2025 01:13 am CST
Delhi may soon witness artificial rain for the first time, as the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has cleared cloud seeding trials over the city between October 1 and November 30 this year.
Over 1,800 Flights Hit, Hundreds Cancelled At Dallas Airports After Telecom Outage
Sep 20, 2025 09:54 am CST
More than 1,800 flight were delayed and hundreds were canceled at the two Dallas-area airports on Friday, after a telecom outage prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to issue ground stops.