The minister personally reviewed the crisis with ATC officials until midnight. Sources said several flights were delayed or diverted due to the breakdown, affecting both domestic and international schedules. Naidu emphasized that passenger safety and restoration of services were his top priorities.

Technical issues were also reported at Hyderabad’s Shamshabad Airport and a few others. Early on Saturday, the minister conducted meetings with senior officials to monitor repairs and restoration efforts.

The Civil Aviation Authority, DGCA, and airport authorities are jointly working to resolve the system glitch. With flight operations still under stress, Minister Naidu canceled his planned Maldives visit to continue oversight from Delhi. Officials said full normalcy is expected soon.

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Jaishankar announced that India’s Technical Mission in Kabul will be upgraded to the status of the Embassy. He emphasised India’s commitment to Afghanistan’s sovereignty and independence. The ministers reviewed six new developmental projects, provision of medical equipment, vaccines, and rehabilitation support for earthquake-affected areas.

Both leaders highlighted boosting trade and education ties. India will expand opportunities for Afghan students to study in Indian universities. Additional flights between Kabul and New Delhi were welcomed to enhance connectivity. Jaishankar also raised concerns over the forced repatriation of Afghan refugees, promising assistance in constructing residences.

Muttaqi expressed gratitude for India’s humanitarian support during the recent earthquake and called India a historic friend. He assured that Afghanistan will not allow its territory to be used against other countries. The two nations agreed to strengthen bilateral relations through continued cooperation in development, trade, and humanitarian assistance.

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The airport’s first phase includes a single runway and passenger terminal, handling up to 12 million passengers annually. Technical installations, finishing works, and cleaning are ongoing. Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT) exercises are also in progress to ensure smooth functioning.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will issue the aerodrome licence after readiness checks are completed. The runway is CAT-III compliant, allowing flights in low-visibility conditions like winter fog. IndiGo has been confirmed as the launch carrier, while Akasa Air will operate domestic and international flights.

Originally scheduled for September 2024, the project faced delays due to the pandemic. Once fully completed by 2050, Jewar airport will have six runways, becoming India’s largest aviation hub. The airport is expected to boost trade, tourism, and investment in Uttar Pradesh while enhancing passenger and cargo movement across the region.

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