The Air Traffic Controllers' Guild, on Wednesday, called for an urgent investigation into the recent failure of the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) at Delhi airport, which supports the vital flight planning process for air traffic control.

This technical glitch resulted in substantial delays and cancellations, affecting over 800 flights. In response, the guild emphasized the necessity for a review of system upgrades at major airports to ensure improved safety and efficiency. They raised concerns about the current capacity of automation systems to handle heavy traffic loads.

On November 8, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu instructed a thorough root-cause analysis and implementation of backup servers to enhance operations. The guild's letter also highlighted the need for

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