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2026-09-21 17:26:12
[Technical Glitch in UK Air Traffic Control System Causes Flight Delays in Some Areas] On September 21, local time, the UK's National Air Traffic Management (NATS) announced a technical malfunction at its air traffic control center in Prestwick, Scotland, causing flight delays in northern England, Scotland, and other affected airspace. NATS stated that air traffic control measures have been implemented to manage traffic demand in the affected airspace to ensure aviation safety. Engineers are on-site investigating the malfunction and carrying out repairs. A serious malfunction occurred in the UK's flight management system on the afternoon of September 8, resulting in the cancellation or delay of numerous flights at multiple airports across the UK. On that day, flights at several major airports, including London Heathrow Airport, Edinburgh Airport, and Manchester Airport, were affected. NATS attributed the incident to a technical malfunction. (CCTV)
