UK air traffic control resolves technical fault as flight cancellations exceed 1,300
Nats chief rules out cyber-attack and apologises as second day of disruptions continues; oil prices surge above $100 a barrel amid Iran conflict escalation.
A technical issue at UK air traffic control provider Nats has forced over 1,300 flight cancellations to and from UK airports, entering a second day of disruption. The Nats boss met with the UK transport secretary and ruled out a cyber-attack, attributing the incident to a fault in a complex system. The executive apologised to passengers while defending the organisation's safety record and investments in technology over the past 25 years.
Separately, Brent crude oil jumped to $100.19 a barrel—the first time since late July—rising more than $2 and marking a 2.2% increase. The spike reflects escalating military strikes in the Middle East as a six-month Iran-US war continues, with crude prices up roughly 25% since early August amid fading hopes for a diplomatic resolution.
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- Air traffic control boss rules out cyber-attack and apologises to passengers as UK flight chaos enters second day – business live — The Guardian — Business
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