New Delhi, April 9 — On January 14, 1999, the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in New Delhi took a giant leap in aviation safety and efficiency with the installation of a state-of-the-art Air Traffic Control (ATC) system. Supported by Raytheon’s advanced flight data technology and radar-processing hardware, the system significantly modernized India’s air navigation capabilities.
The new ATC system enabled three-dimensional tracking—providing real-time radial, bearing, and height information—of any aircraft operating within a 250-nautical-mile range. This advancement greatly enhanced situational awareness for air traffic controllers, boosting both safety and operational capacity at one of India’s busiest airports.
With the integration of this cutting-edge radar system, India joined a select group of nations using modern 3D surveillance technology in civil aviation during that period. The upgrade marked a turning point in India’s journey toward adopting global aviation standards, helping manage growing air traffic with greater precision and reliability.
