A SpiceJet flight SG670, from Mumbai to Kolkata, made an emergency landing as it witnessed failure in one of the engines on Sunday, Kolkata Airport officials said. The officials noted that the flight landed safely, and the full emergency has been withdrawn at 11:38 pm.
Earlier on November 7, several airlines, including Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet, issued advisories alerting passengers about possible delays following disruptions in flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport in the national capital.
Close to 200 flights were delayed following a technical issue involving a malfunction in the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system, according to Delhi Airport authorities. Flyers were advised to check flight status updates before leaving for the airport.
ATC refers to a ground-based service in which controllers manage and guide the movement of aircraft both on the ground and within the controlled airspace.
The issue has been resolved, but due to the backlog, there will be some delay in returning to normal operations.
However, the disruption in airline activity was further worsened due to eastern winds. Several flights had to switch runway approaches—landing from the Dwarka side and taking off from the Vasant Kunj side—resulting in air traffic congestion in Delhi.
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