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Flight disruption not caused by cyber attack, says air traffic control boss
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The UK's main air traffic control provider, Nats, experienced a system issue causing widespread flight disruption.
Despite initial concerns, the disruption was not caused by a cyber attack, according to the air traffic control boss.
- Nats, the National Air Traffic Service, provides air traffic control services to 15 UK airports
- 1,300 flights were cancelled to and from UK airports on Tuesday
- Flight monitoring website Flightradar24 reported the flight cancellations
- The disruption was not caused by a cyber attack
- The UK's main air traffic control provider, Nats, experienced a system issue causing widespread flight disruption.
- 1,300 flights were cancelled to and from UK airports on Tuesday
- The disruption was not caused by a cyber attack
- Nats, the National Air Traffic Service, provides air traffic control services to 15 UK airports
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- Investigation into the system issue, potential changes to prevent future disruptions
Why It Matters
The disruption affected thousands of passengers, highlighting the importance of reliable air traffic control systems
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- Sep 9PA Media: Tens of thousands of passengers were caught up at several airports.
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