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NATS software defect cancels 2,000 flights, Heidi Alexander orders review

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  • UK National Air Traffic Services (NATS) software defect cancelled over 2,000 flights.
  • The defect occurred at 10 am on 8 September.
  • Staff noticed the problem two and a half hours later.
  • Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander called the disruption “completely unacceptable” and ordered an independent CAA review.
  • Airlines UK chief executive Tim Alderslade demanded immediate compensation from NATS.