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Air India flight enters Pakistan airspace; DGCA acts against crew and controller

On June 22, 2026, Air India flight AI479 accidentally entered Pakistani airspace while performing a go-around at Amritsar airport. In response, Directorate General of Civil Aviation is taking measures against both the air traffic controller and crew for not reporting the incident. This comes as the airline faces ongoing airspace restrictions that have already cost it $600 million.

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Jun 24, 2026 · 1 min read · 4 views
Air India flight enters Pakistan airspace; DGCA acts against crew and controller

Key Takeaways

  • •On June 22, 2026, Air India flight AI479 briefly entered Pakistani airspace during a go-around maneuver at Amritsar airport.
  • •The incident led to immediate action by the DGCA against the air traffic controller and airline crew for failing to report it.
  • •Air India has faced estimated losses of $600 million since Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian carriers in April 2025.
  • •The flight, VT-PPV, was instructed to hold due to a runway inspection following a bird strike before the airspace breach.
  • •After the incident, AI479 successfully landed in Amritsar shortly after 10 p.m. on the same day.

Air India flight crossed into Pakistani airspace by mistake night of June 22,2026, during a go-around at Amritsar airport. Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) acted fast, targeting air traffic controller and crew for not reporting it .

Aircraft VT-PPV was told to hold due to runway check after bird strike. In process,plane briefly entered Pakistan's airspace. Coordination with Pakistani control happened, and flight diverted back to Delhi, landing safely.

Air India admitted the incident, said it's been reported to regulators for investigation . Airline's had problems since Pakistan closed airspace to Indian carriers April 2025,losing about $600 million last year from restrictions.

DGCA kept quiet on what exactly was done to controller or crew. Flight AI479 was set to go Delhi to Amritsar,landed there just after 10 p.m. same day after go-around. Passenger count? Still unknown...

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