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All flights across US grounded, major glitch in Federal Aviation Administration’s system

According to NBC News, which claimed citing a source, all aircraft in the US were halted due to a technical glitch in the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) computer system.

The Notice to Air Missions system, or NOTAM, which provides pilots with critical information they need to fly, appears to have been having issues, according to the FAA, which stated thousands of flights were affected by the crippling delays.

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The FAA system, which notifies pilots and other flight crew about dangers or any changes to airport facility services and pertinent procedures, was not processing updated information as of Wednesday, according to the website of the civil aviation regulator.

The FAA is attempting to get its Notice to Air Missions System back up. We are currently doing the system’s final validation tests and reloading it. There are effects on operations throughout the National Airspace System. As we make progress, we’ll keep you updated frequently, the Federal Aviation Administration’s official Twitter account said.

The FAA is working to restore its Notice to Air Missions System. We are performing final validation checks and reloading the system now.
Operations across the National Airspace System are affected.
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We will provide frequent updates as we make progress.
— The FAA ✈️ (@FAANews) January 11, 2023
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The United States NOTAM system failed, and at that time no new amendments have been accepted, according to an advisory from the Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC).

“At 2028Z, the NOTAM system in the United States collapsed. Since then, no new NOTAMS or revisions have been processed. “Technicians are actively trying to restore the system, and there is no estimate for restoration or service at this time,” the ATCSCC statement stated.

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Air India Express Aircraft Engine Part Falls Outside Delhi Airport; DGCA Orders Probe

Air India Express flight skids off runway while landing at Kochi airport

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an inquiry following reports that metal fragments were discovered at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after an Air India Express flight made an emergency landing on Monday evening.

The emergency landing was prompted by a detected engine fault, but fortunately, the landing was executed safely without any injuries to the passengers.

The situation began when crew members of the Air India Express flight reported an engine issue, leading to the emergency landing. The DGCA has confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway and has directed that the aircraft undergo a comprehensive safety inspection.

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The discovery of metal debris outside the airport has raised concerns, prompting the DGCA to probe whether these fragments are linked to the aircraft involved in the emergency landing. Authorities are particularly focused on whether the metal pieces, which were found near the airport, originated from the same Air India Express flight that experienced engine trouble.

While preliminary assessments suggest that the debris could be a broken blade from an aircraft engine, the exact source remains unconfirmed. The airline has yet to verify if the metal fragments are from their aircraft.

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The Delhi Police, working in conjunction with the DGCA, have initiated their own investigation to determine the origin of the metal pieces. A technical team is set to analyze whether the fragments are associated with the aircraft in question. As the investigation continues, a case has been filed with the airport authority to address the matter.