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A connectivity or technical failure at NATS’ Prestwick control center disrupted airspace operations and caused delays and cancellations at airports including Manchester, Glasgow and Belfast, with disruption also reported at Gatwick and London City. The incident came less than two weeks after a major UK airspace control failure.
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A connectivity or technical failure at NATS’ Prestwick control center disrupted airspace operations and caused delays and cancellations at airports including Manchester, Glasgow and Belfast, with disruption also reported at Gatwick and London City. The incident came less than two weeks after a major UK airspace control failure.
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