Overview
- A malfunction in the Automatic Message Switching System cut automated flight‑plan feeds to controllers, forcing manual processing and triggering widespread delays.
- AAI said the AMSS was restored late Friday and warned minor delays could persist as backlogs are cleared, with operations stabilizing into Saturday.
- Flight‑tracking data and airport statements indicated more than 800 delays and at least 20 cancellations, with long queues and terminal congestion reported.
- AAI engaged the OEM, deployed extra staff, and brought in Electronics Corporation of India Ltd teams on site to support restoration and monitoring.
- Knock‑on delays were reported at airports including Mumbai, Jaipur, Lucknow and others, while officials said no similar technical fault was detected elsewhere and unconfirmed malware reports remain under investigation.