New Delhi: A possible mishap involving aircraft of two Gulf carriers over Indian airspace early on Monday was averted when Mumbai Air Traffic Control (ATC) alerted one of the commanders, aviation sources said on Tuesday.

The incident involving Emirates and Etihad Airways was reported to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, which has started its investigation, the sources said. While Emirates confirmed the incident in a statement from Dubai, Etihad when contacted said it will respond soon.