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Air traffic control failure disrupts flights in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England – business live
National Air Traffic Services says it is investigating a ‘technical issue’ at its Prestwick centre in Scotland
An air traffic control failure has caused delays to flights at Manchester Airport, about two weeks after a software glitch caused widespread flight chaos in the UK.
The issue at National Air Traffic Services (NATS) is affecting airspace in northern and central England, as well as in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Airspace is being restricted due to a technical issue at the NATS Prestwick centre in Scotland.
We are investigating a technical issue at our Prestwick centre in Scotland. To maintain safety, air traffic regulations have been applied to manage traffic demand.
Engineers are on site investigating and working to resolve the issue. The issue is unrelated to the technical problems experienced earlier this month.
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