What is AMSS and why is it crucial for flight operations?
A major glitch in the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Friday caused significant flight disruptions. The AMSS, a crucial component of Air Traffic Control (ATC), automatically exchanges flight plan messages between airports and controllers. When the system is down, ATC processes plans manually, resulting in delays and cancellations.