ATC software glitch behind Air India false hijack scare? Probe on
On October 14, Air India flight AI2030 flying from Frankfurt to Delhi experienced a false hijack alert, causing a real scare for security agencies and the 306 passengers on board. The Boeing 787-9 was diverted to Jaipur, where everyone had to wait for hours before continuing their journey. Pilots of the flight did not activate the hijack code 7500, which is required to unlock phones.
However, the recently installed air traffic control radar system at Mumbai, functioning as an enroute ATC, mistakenly conveyed the false hijack message. Both aviation and security agencies are now investigating the incident, focusing on the newly installed systems. Air India acknowledged the inconvenience caused to passengers and expressed appreciation for their patience.
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