Technical failure in UK air traffic control leads to cancellation of more than two thousand flights in 48 hours
Incidents
Транспорт

Technical failure in UK air traffic control leads to cancellation of more than two thousand flights in 48 hours

Correio da Manhã9 September 2026 at 14:59

A technical failure in the UK's air traffic control system caused the cancellation of more than two thousand flights in 48 hours. The incident affected thousands of passengers and caused significant disruptions to the country's air traffic.

According to data from aviation analysis company Cirium, on Tuesday alone, 1,746 flights were cancelled, of which 903 were departures and 843 were arrivals. These numbers reflect the severe impact of the technical failure on the operation of British airports.

The paralysis of the air traffic control system forced authorities to cancel and reroute numerous flights, causing widespread delays and inconvenience to travelers during the 48-hour period affected by the incident.

Related articles

Incidents

Man lost all driving licence points 5 years ago but continued working as a truck driver: authorities discovered it this way

A 52-year-old truck driver was intercepted by the Guardia Civil in Gran Canaria driving a heavy articulated vehicle, despite his driving licence having expired five years ago due to total point depletion. Analysis of the tachograph revealed that the man had been driving repeatedly in the two previous months. The proceedings were referred to the Juzgado de Guardia de Las Palmas, where the driver's possible criminal liability will be determined, as he may face three to six months in prison, a fine, or community service. The article also compares the legal framework in Portugal, where driving with a licence cancelled due to point loss generates conflicting jurisprudence between the crime of driving without legal qualification and a minor offence, an issue awaiting resolution by the Supreme Court of Justice.

Postal do Algarve09/09/26, 16:00
Incidents

Two workers die after explosion at hydroelectric power plant in Switzerland

Two workers died and others were injured after an explosion at a hydroelectric power plant in Switzerland. The accident occurred during renovation work on the facilities. Local authorities are investigating the causes of the incident.

CNN Portugal09/09/26, 15:47
Incidents

Three-year-old daughter saves mother from epileptic attack with phone call to grandmother

In Texas, a girl of only three years old managed to save her mother's life by calling her grandmother during an epileptic seizure. The child knew how to use the phone to ask for help, demonstrating surprising maturity for her age. The grandmother called emergency services in time to help the mother, who survived the episode.

TVI Notícias09/09/26, 15:44
Incidents

Collision between train and truck leaves one dead and 19 injured

A collision between a train and a truck at a level crossing in Sokolniki Suche resulted in one dead and 19 injured, six of whom in serious condition. Six carriages of the train derailed, and both the train driver and the truck driver are among the seriously injured. Prime Minister Donald Tusk has already promised to tighten security measures on the country's railway infrastructure.

Observador09/09/26, 15:41