LONDON: Britain’s air site visitors controllers reported a technical challenge that disrupted flights at main airports in London and elsewhere within the nation on Wednesday (Jul 30), although later mentioned the problem had been resolved.
“Our engineers have now restored the system that was affected this afternoon. We’re within the means of resuming regular operations within the London space,” NATS mentioned in a put up on X.
Heathrow Airport mentioned all departures had been paused, and Gatwick Airport mentioned the problem had affected all outbound flights throughout the UK.
“There are at the moment no departures from London Gatwick whereas the state of affairs is being resolved,” it mentioned in a press release on X.
London Metropolis Airport additionally posted on X that flights there have been affected by the identical challenge.
Edinburgh Airport additionally mentioned departures have been at the moment being held awaiting additional info from NATS.
