NATS announced in a statement that the problems in the control center in Swanwick in southern England came when he was more connected computer stations to cope with the increased number of flights.
Problems with the most severe offs and landings were at Heathrow, where some flights were canceled on Friday and also on Saturday.
The failure of computers prevented inspectors access to data on individual flights.
“Unprecedented before failure”
“In a normal situation, the number of workstations in use in relation to those in standby mode varies depending on the requirements of air traffic controlled – NATS said in a statement. – In this case, the transition between the two conditions resulted in an unprecedented failure in the system. “
The disruption at Heathrow just before the holiday season, when traffic density is particularly high, sharply reacted to the UK Government and Ministers call for thorough explanation.
The chair of the committee. Louise Ellman Transport said on Monday that it will be an excuse for the Minister of Transport.
The system is very old
According to experts from the software, which refers to the AP agency, problems can occur due to the fact that the system is very old – the part comes up from the 60s Centre in Swanwick is but trouble since the launch in 2002 – with a six-year delay and be twice higher price than planned.
The failure disrupted the activities of all London’s airports, including the second largest of the British Gatwick airport, where he stopped for a while losses . Functioned normally while all the time the third largest airport in Manchester, UK.
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