Air traffic control issue disrupts flights in Scotland and northern England

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Sept, 21:59

A technical issue at a Scottish air traffic control centre has disrupted flights across Scotland and northern England.

National Air Traffic Services (Nats) reported a technical fault affecting the air traffic control centre in Scotland. Newcastle Airport and other airports in the region experienced delays. The issue is unrelated to previous technical problems the service experienced earlier this month.

How it is being reported

• LIVE: Newcastle airport impacted by air traffic control 'tech issue' as flights disruptedTeessideLive · 21 Sept, 21:21
• Newcastle Airport passengers still facing delays after air traffic control issueThe Northern Echo · 21 Sept, 11:25
• LIVE - Flights in northern England disrupted after air traffic control issueThe Northern Echo · 21 Sept, 09:58

In this story: National Air Traffic Services · Newcastle Airport · Scotland · northern England

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