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DGCA orders probe as Air India flight AI-479 briefly entered Pakistan airspace during Amritsar go-around
The Print··25 Jun
The Print reported the Delhi-Amritsar A321 was radar-vectored into Pakistani territory on June 22 after a bird-strike hold and was diverted back to Delhi with coordination from Pakistani air traffic control.
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What It Means For You
- Amritsar-bound flights may face longer diversions during probes.
- Airspace closures after conflicts affect routing and delays.
- Crew must report any territorial infringement immediately.
What's Happening
- Air India flight AI-479 briefly entered Pakistan airspace.
- DGCA ordered a probe and interim action against staff.
- The aircraft safely diverted back to Delhi.
Regional Airspace
- India and Pakistan closed airspace after Pahalgam attack.
- Similar crossings occurred on June 12 in bad weather.
- Reporting failures are the focus not the diversion itself.
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