UK Air Traffic Chief Rules Out Cyber Attack After Major Disruption at Heathrow
The head of UK air traffic control services, National Air Traffic Services (NATS), has ruled out a cyber attack as the cause of a technical fault that led to widespread disruption across U.K. airports on Tuesday and into Wednesday. Over 1,300 flights were canceled nationwide, with most disruptions concentrated at London's Heathrow Airport. NATS confirmed it would conduct a full investigation but emphasized there was no indication of malicious activity behind the incident. The technical issue caused severe delays as crews reached shift limits and aircraft became stranded in incorrect locations. Airlines criticized NATS for repeated failures over recent years, including two other major incidents since 2023. Ryanair's COO called it an
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