DXB ATC upgrade
Hi all,
We did receive a NOTAM some time ago regarding possible delays into DXB due software or some other upgrade to the ATC system.
So, what exactly was the upgrade about, and has the system improved?
Something else I wonder about. Do you in any way give priority to aircraft diverting into or from DXB?
Are you aware that an aircraft diverting when down to the legal minimum diversion fuel is likely to be in a fuel emergency if it does not get the requested level/routing?
It did happen quite recently, and only after declaring an emergency did they get direct destination.
The big E call may solve your (ATC) problems, but is only the beginning of ours. It will lead to an investigation involving company and the authorities, and may indeed ground the crew involved.
A situation we try to avoid at all cost.
So, is a diversion just another flight for you ATC guys?