Minister reviews On-Ground situation at Delhi ATC towers for quick resolution of the technical glitch

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu personally visited the Delhi ATC towers to review the on-ground situation after a major technical glitch disrupted flight operations, delaying over 800 flights and canceling 46. He directed officials to conduct a detailed root-cause analysis and strengthen system redundancy to prevent future disruptions.

What Happened
- On November 6, 2025, a technical glitch in the ATC messaging system at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport caused widespread disruption.
- The issue persisted into the morning of November 7, leading to delays of more than 800 flights and 46 cancellations, stranding thousands of passengers.
- Teams from the Airports Authority of India (AAI), Air Navigation Services (ANS), and Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL) worked overnight to restore operations.

Minister’s Actions
- Ram Mohan Naidu, Union Civil Aviation Minister, visited the ATC Tower at Delhi Airport on November 8 to assess the situation.
- He was accompanied by senior officials including the Secretary (MoCA) and Chairman (AAI).
- The Minister commended the teams for their round-the-clock efforts and emphasized the need for:
- Root-cause analysis to identify why the glitch occurred
- System redundancy (fallback servers, enhanced resilience) to avoid recurrence
- Deployment of additional staff to manage traffic during emergencies

Current Status
- As of November 8, 2025, the ATC system was fully restored and flight operations normalized.
- Passenger safety was maintained throughout via manual coordination between controllers and airlines.

Why It Matters
- Delhi Airport is one of the busiest hubs in India, handling thousands of flights daily.
- A glitch of this scale highlights the critical importance of robust aviation infrastructure and contingency planning.
- The Minister’s swift intervention underscores the government’s focus on passenger safety and operational reliability.