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• Danny Lee
A connectivity or technical issue at NATS’ Prestwick center disrupted flights at several UK airports, reigniting scrutiny of the country’s air traffic control resilience less than two weeks after a separate major failure. The recurrence has prompted renewed questions about system redundancy, recovery procedures and operational continuity.
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A connectivity or technical issue at NATS’ Prestwick center disrupted flights at several UK airports, reigniting scrutiny of the country’s air traffic control resilience less than two weeks after a separate major failure. The recurrence has prompted renewed questions about system redundancy, recovery procedures and operational continuity.
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