AMSS System: What is the AMSS system, and why are flights at Delhi airport delayed because of it?

What is the AMSS system? Hundreds of flights were delayed at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday morning. A technical glitch in the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system has been cited as the reason. Due to the technical glitch, controllers had to manually process the arrival and departure of each flight. According to a Gadgets Now report, flight plan data was not reaching controllers due to the failure of the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS). What is the AMSS system, and what role does it play in the flight management of airplanes? Let's find out.

What is the AMSS system?

Before learning about the AMSS system, it's important to understand air traffic control. According to media reports, the primary function of air traffic control (ATC) is to share information about flight plans, weather information, and air routes with ATCs around the world. The Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) helps accomplish this task. This technology allows messages to be shared automatically, quickly, and securely. For example, if a flight is scheduled to depart from Delhi, its flight plan will reach ATC. Weather information will then be obtained. Any changes in the information will be relayed to the ATC of another airport. All of this is accomplished quickly thanks to the AMSS system.

Processes Data Quickly
According to reports, the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) processes data quickly and transmits information quickly from one location to another. Failures in the AMSS system can slow down airport operations. This problem is also causing disruptions to aircraft movements at Delhi Airport. AMHS, or Aeronautical Message Handling System, has been introduced as an advanced version of AMSS. According to reports, this system transmits data faster than AMSS and allows for the transfer of different versions of files.

How does the Air Traffic Control System work?
A Gadgets Now reports states that Air Traffic Control (ATC) is responsible for controlling the movement of aircraft in the air and on the ground. This system ensures that adequate distance is maintained between aircraft. ATC processes flight plans, tracks aircraft positions, and provides real-time data to controllers.

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