New Delhi: Flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi faced major delays November 7, 2025, after a glitch in the Air Traffic Control system. However, the Airports Authority of India quickly resolved the issue in the Automatic Message Switching System. As a result, normal services resumed, restoring smooth air traffic management and passenger confidence across the airport.
The Airports Authority of India issued a late-night statement on Friday, expressing deep regret for the inconvenience caused to passengers and airlines. It also reaffirmed its strong commitment to maintaining safety, reliability, and service excellence across India’s air traffic management network. The authority assured that it remains focused on preventing similar issues in the future.
According to the Civil Aviation Ministry, officials detected a fault in the IP-based Automatic Message Switching System. Therefore, the ministry immediately convened an urgent review meeting and directed teams to locate and correct the root cause. The quick coordination between departments helped minimise major operational challenges at the airport.
Moreover, the original equipment manufacturer was called in to assist with the repairs. Additional manpower joined the effort to manually process flight plans, ensuring flight safety and uninterrupted Air Traffic Control operations. This prompt response allowed flights to continue, though with minor delays.
A dedicated team of experts from the Electronics Corporation of India Limited and AAI remains stationed at the site. They are closely monitoring the system’s performance to ensure complete stability and smooth functioning. The ministry confirmed that the AMSS has returned to normal operation.
However, it added that minor delays in automated tasks may occur until all backlogged data clears. Nevertheless, full normalcy is expected soon. Earlier, Delhi Airport posted an advisory on X, informing passengers about the technical glitch. Travellers faced waiting times at terminals and onboard aircraft, but staff requested patience while teams resolved the issue swiftly.