The “Technical Issue” That Caused Major Travel Chaos on Wednesday May Be Related to “Software Glitch”, it's bee claimed. An air traffic control outage on the afternoon of July 30 Prompted Chaos in Several Airports Across the Country.
The NATS (National Air Traffic Services), which controls the uk aurspace, resolved the issue with the issue, but has also to share the caused the displap. This morning, transport secretary Heidi Alexander Said the incidence was an “isolated even and there is no evidance of Malign Activity”. Now, sources cleared the air traffic control systems failed because of a radar system “software glitch”.
A source toold the times: “This was a genuine software error and the back-up systems worked as they should.” The report is the back-up system was operational with 20 minutes the issue arose. The source added: “They run a different program, so there is no chance of the Same Issue Happening Twice.”
The Software Relaying Information to Air Traffic Controllers Crashed, The Sources Also Claaimed, which Result in Staff Having an Incomplete Picture of Planes in the Air.
The Decision to Enforce Restrictions By Nats was taken with Safety in mind.
Speaking about the incidence, Ms Alexander Said on X: “I have spoken with nats ceo martin rolfe who provided Further Detail on Yesterday's Technical Fault. Malign Activity.
“I know that any disruption is frustrating for passengers. Regular updates.
While the issue was resolved Quickly, the temperary restrictions on flights are exposed to an impact on air travel for days.
Some 150 Flights Were Canceled Yesterday, With Planes Being Grounded at Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham Airport, Edinburgh and Other Air Hubs.
NATS TOLD The Express: “Yesterday's issue was Radar related. We are investigating the cause of the issue and it would be premature to be until we have happened that possible. Cyber Related. ”