Initiatives by Ministry of Civil Aviation at Mumbai Airport

Mumbai airport faces congestion due to single-runway operations and high aircraft movements.
MoCA directed MIAL and AAI to restrict non-scheduled flights during peak hours to mitigate airspace congestion.
Analysis by AAI highlighted excessive slot allocation as a major cause of traffic congestion.
MoCA directed the reduction of aircraft movements per hour during peak and non-peak hours to ease congestion.
Post initiatives, air traffic at Mumbai airport has shown improvement with decreased flight delays.

Important Dates and Figures:

2nd Jan’24: MoCA directed restrictions on non-scheduled flights during peak hours.
15th Feb’24: MoCA directed reduction of aircraft movements per hour at Mumbai airport.
20th Feb’24: Directions implemented by MIAL and airlines.
11th Nov. to 10th Dec. 2023: 14476 arrivals, with specific delay percentages provided.
16th Feb to 24th Feb 2024: 4337 arrivals, with updated delay percentages.

Potential Exam Questions:

What were the key directives issued by the Ministry of Civil Aviation to address airspace congestion at Mumbai airport?
Discuss the impact of excessive slot allocation on air traffic congestion according to the AAI analysis.
How have the recent initiatives at Mumbai airport led to improvements in air traffic situations and flight delays?

Summary:

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has implemented strategic directives to alleviate congestion at Mumbai airport, including restrictions on non-scheduled flights and reduction of aircraft movements per hour. These efforts have successfully improved air traffic situations and decreased flight delays, showcasing a commitment to enhancing passenger travel experience.