New HYD airport gives pilots the jitters
So says the Times of India today!
All about EGPWS and false warnings because of the EGPWS data bases being out of date. Nothing new there as this seems to be case in the past with many new airports, new runways and recently extended runways. Happened at the then new Athens airport for many months. Let us hope pilots are not getting too used to turning off this bit of kit? The Times reports "Most Indian Pilots ignore the terrain nuisance warning but foreign pilot take note of them, which may explain the KLM decision to divert." Talking only about HYD one hopes.
As regards Delhi as alternate I believe they do not accept being filed as an alternate as they are 'maxed out'. They have a notice in the above paper today apologising in advance for delays to movements as work is finalised for the new runway, opening soon. They are also short of parking for large aircraft. Stand to be corrected if anyone has had Delhi accepted as an alternate at busy periods - middle of the night and middle of the day.