aviation disruption
IndiGo Flight Crisis Nears Resolution: Aviation Minister Confirms Penalties Will Follow Investigation
Dec 05, 2025 11:54 pm CST
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu confirms IndiGo's operational crisis is nearly resolved, with metro airports clearing passenger backlogs. The minister states definitively that penalties against the airline will follow an official inquiry, as the disruption was caused by IndiGo's internal issues rather than the new Flight Duty Time Limitation regulations that all other airlines have successfully implemented.
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 Cloud Moves Across India: Impact on Flights and Air Travel Safety
Nov 25, 2025 03:35 pm CST
The Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia erupted after 12,000 years of dormancy, sending ash clouds across India that will drift toward China by evening. While not affecting Delhi's air quality, the high-altitude ash has disrupted 19 international flights, prompting aviation authorities to issue safety advisories. Airlines including Air India and IndiGo have implemented precautionary measures as they navigate this rare atmospheric phenomenon.
Air India Mumbai-London Flight AI129 Delayed Over 6 Hours Due to Technical Issues
Nov 08, 2025 03:26 pm CST
Air India's flight AI129 from Mumbai to London faced a significant delay of over 6 hours due to technical difficulties, forcing passengers to deplane after boarding. Originally scheduled for 6:30 AM, the departure was rescheduled to 1:00 PM, coming just a day after widespread ATC-related delays affected over 100 flights at Delhi's international airport.