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Time of India
08-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Swift action by Delhi ATC prevents potential mid-air collision involving SWISS flight, ET Infra
Advt The alertness of Delhi air traffic control (ATC) and pilots operating a SWISS flight to IGIA late Sunday saved the day when another aircraft ahead of the European airliner slowed in the air and didn't vacate the runway from the first available rapid exit a result, the spacing between the two arriving aircraft reduced from the four nautical miles being maintained by ATC, and the other plane was on the runway for 25-30 seconds longer than it should have. ATC asked pilots of the SWISS Airbus A330 to go around when it was at an altitude of 1,400 feet. It landed safely in the second incident happened after 11.40pm Sunday when SWISS LX 146 was flying in from Zurich and a carrier's A320 from Phuket was ahead of it in the sequence of to a senior ATC official, the other aircraft was "four nautical miles from touchdown on runway 11R and LX 146 behind it was about eight NM from touchdown. The other aircraft reduced speed on final approach. Subsequently, SWISS was asked to reduce speed to minimum speed by the approach controller".ATC asked the SWISS flight to "continue approach" because even this slightly reduced horizontal separation would have been enough for it to land had the other plane landed and vacated runway 11R using the first rapid exit taxiway. At 120 degrees to the runway, the alignment of the Y1 rapid exit taxiway would have made it possible for the aircraft to vacate the runway on landing roll itself and then LX 146 touching down."After landing, ATC asked the other plane's pilot to vacate the runway via rapid exit taxiway Y1. But the pilot said the aircraft would vacate the runway by Y2, which is further down the runway and farther away from Y1. This resulted in increased runway occupancy time by 25-30 seconds," said the the other flight couldn't vacate the runway in time, ATC asked SWISS to "go around" or carry out a missed approach for "safety reasons". Flight tracking sites show the Lufthansa Group airliner did so when it was at an altitude of 1,400 feet. It landed safely in its second attempt at 11.51pm, as per flight tracking sites.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Time of India
Bees, bad weather, & runway drama: IndiGo, Air India, Swiss jet face bizzare turbulence as rough streak continues
India's crowded skies and overstretched aviation infrastructure faced a string of unusual and tense incidents over the past two days. From an unexpected swarm of bees grounding a commercial flight in Surat, to a near runway conflict in Delhi that forced a SWISS aircraft to abort landing, and a weather-related diversion in Jaipur that left Air India passengers stranded overnight, the incidents have left many in a haze as the aviation industry's bad luck continues to prevail. Swarm of bees grounds IndiGo Surat flight by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like When the Camera Clicked at the Worst Possible Time Read More Undo A Surat-Jaipur IndiGo flight scheduled for departure at 4.40 pm on Monday was delayed by almost 50 minutes after airline staff noticed a swarm of bees clustering on the aircraft's cargo compartment shutter, according to a TOI report. As ground workers were loading baggage, they saw the bees covering one side of the compartment and quickly alerted airport authorities. A fire tender was dispatched to handle the situation. Live Events 'We informed the airport's fire team. They used a jet of water to remove the bees. Even for the fire crew, this was a first,' an airport official said. No injuries were reported, but passengers already seated on the flight captured videos of the spectacle, with many sharing images of the massive swarm on social media. Delhi ATC orders go-around to avoid runway collision TOI further reported that late Sunday night, alert air traffic controllers at Delhi's IGI Airport prevented a potentially dangerous situation when a SWISS flight from Zurich was forced to abort its landing because another arriving plane did not vacate the runway in time. At around 11.40 pm, SWISS flight LX 146 was eight nautical miles from touchdown behind an A320 arriving from Phuket. The A320 slowed its approach and then occupied the runway for 25-30 seconds longer than anticipated after opting to exit via a farther taxiway. "Since the first aircraft did not vacate quickly, ATC asked SWISS to go around for safety reasons," a senior controller said. The Airbus A330 climbed back to 1,400 feet and landed safely on its second attempt at 11.51 pm. The incident happened as Delhi operated with only three runways due to maintenance closures and strong easterly winds reducing capacity to 32 arrivals per hour. Air India passengers stranded after diversion to Jaipur Meanwhile, on the same night, an Air India flight AI 926 from Riyadh to Delhi was forced to divert to Jaipur due to bad weather over the capital. Passengers alleged they were kept inside the aircraft for three hours without food or updates. Hassan Shareef, one of the passengers, posted on X that after disembarking, travellers waited another three hours at Jaipur Airport and were later provided a 'cheap category bus' to Delhi instead of an alternative flight or hotel accommodation. Air India acknowledged the diversion but said the disruption was caused by weather conditions beyond the airline's control.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Time of India
Plane on runway, incoming SWISS flight safely executes last-minute go-around at IGIA
Representative image NEW DELHI: The alertness of Delhi air traffic control (ATC) and pilots operating a SWISS flight to IGIA late Sunday (July 6) saved the day when another aircraft ahead of the European airliner first slowed down in air and then didn't vacate the runway from the first available rapid exit taxiway. As a result, the spacing between the two arriving aircraft in air reduced from the four nautical miles that was being maintained by ATC at that time and then the other plane was on the runway for 25-30 seconds longer than it should have. The ATC asked pilots of the SWISS Airbus A330 to go around when it was at an altitude of about 1,400 feet and it then landed safely in the second attempt. This happened after 11.40 pm on Sunday when SWISS LX 146 was flying in from Zurich and an Indian carrier's A320 from Phuket was ahead of it in the sequence of landing. According to senior ATC officials, the aircraft flying in from Phuket was 'four nautical miles (NM) from touchdown on runway 11R and LX 146 behind it was about eight NM from touchdown. The other aircraft reduced speed on final approach. Subsequently, Swiss was also asked to reduce speed to minimum speed by the approach controller. ' ATC asked the SWISS flight to 'continue approach' because even this slightly reduced horizontal separation would have been enough for it to land had the other plane landed and vacated runway 11R using the first rapid exit taxiway. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it better to shower in the morning or at night? Here's what a microbiologist says CNA Read More Undo Made at 120 degrees to the runway, this alignment of the Y1 rapid exit taxiway would have made it possible for the aircraft to vacate the runway on landing roll itself and then LX 146 touching down. 'After landing, tower controller (ATC) asked pilot of the other plane to vacate the runway via rapid exit taxiway Y1. But the pilot informed that the aircraft will vacate the runway by Y2, which is further down the runway and farther away from Y1. This resulted in increased runway occupancy time by 25-30 seconds,' said the official. Since this flight could not vacate the runway in time, the tower controller asked the SWISS flight to 'go around' or carry out a missed approach for 'safety reasons.' Flight tracking sites show the Lufthansa group airliner did so when it was at an altitude of 1,400 feet. It landed safely in its second attempt at 11.51 pm, as per flight tracking sites. At that time, Delhi was witnessing easterly winds — which is a common during monsoon. IGIA's main runway 10/28 has been closed for repairs since June 15. With three operational runways (minus 10/28) and easterly winds, Delhi can handle a maximum of up to 32 arrivals in an hour. While learning from the fiasco earlier this summer, number of flights has been cut at Delhi. Still ATC and pilots have to be extra careful to operate in circumstances to maximise aircraft movement. 'We are operating amid a shortage of experienced manpower. Whether it is Delhi or Mumbai, the crunch situation leaves low margin for error. An aircraft slowing down or taking longer than anticipated to vacate the runway, means quick decisions in real time to ensure safety,' said multiple air traffic controllers.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Time of India
With plane on runway, incoming flight makes last-minute go-around
New Delhi: The alertness of Delhi air traffic control (ATC) and pilots operating a SWISS flight to IGIA late Sunday saved the day when another aircraft ahead of the European airliner slowed in the air and didn't vacate the runway from the first available rapid exit taxiway. As a result, the spacing between the two arriving aircraft reduced from the four nautical miles being maintained by ATC, and the other plane was on the runway for 25-30 seconds longer than it should have. ATC asked pilots of the SWISS Airbus A330 to go around when it was at an altitude of 1,400 feet. It landed safely in the second attempt. The incident happened after 11.40pm Sunday when SWISS LX 146 was flying in from Zurich and a carrier's A320 from Phuket was ahead of it in the sequence of landing. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi According to a senior ATC official, the other aircraft was "four nautical miles from touchdown on runway 11R and LX 146 behind it was about eight NM from touchdown. The other aircraft reduced speed on final approach. Subsequently, SWISS was asked to reduce speed to minimum speed by the approach controller". ATC asked the SWISS flight to "continue approach" because even this slightly reduced horizontal separation would have been enough for it to land had the other plane landed and vacated runway 11R using the first rapid exit taxiway. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo At 120 degrees to the runway, the alignment of the Y1 rapid exit taxiway would have made it possible for the aircraft to vacate the runway on landing roll itself and then LX 146 touching down. "After landing, ATC asked the other plane's pilot to vacate the runway via rapid exit taxiway Y1. But the pilot said the aircraft would vacate the runway by Y2, which is further down the runway and farther away from Y1. This resulted in increased runway occupancy time by 25-30 seconds," said the official. Since the other flight couldn't vacate the runway in time, ATC asked SWISS to "go around" or carry out a missed approach for "safety reasons". Flight tracking sites show the Lufthansa Group airliner did so when it was at an altitude of 1,400 feet. It landed safely in its second attempt at 11.51pm, as per flight tracking sites. At that time, Delhi was witnessing easterly winds — which is common during the monsoon season. IGIA's main runway 10/28 has been closed for repairs since June 15. With three operational runways (minus 10/28) and easterly winds, Delhi can handle a maximum of up to 32 arrivals in an hour. While the number of flights has been cut at Delhi, ATC and pilots still need to be extra careful to operate in circumstances to maximise aircraft movement. "We are operating amid a shortage of experienced manpower. Whether it is Delhi or Mumbai, the crunch situation leaves low margin for error. An aircraft slowing down or taking longer than anticipated to vacate the runway means quick decisions in real time to ensure safety," said an ATC source.
