An air traffic control system failure paralysed several airports in the United Kingdom today, with Heathrow and Gatwick among the most affected. The problem occurred specifically in the NATS flight processing system, the company responsible for much of the British air traffic control services.
The paralysis forced severe limitations on aircraft departures, for safety reasons. NATS technicians were mobilised to identify and resolve the system failure.
The incident caused significant delays and cancellations at multiple airports, affecting thousands of passengers. Authorities are monitoring the situation as repair work continues.
