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**Summary:**

A technical malfunction at the National Air Traffic Service (NATS) control center in Swanwick, UK, caused significant disruption to air travel across Britain on July 30, 2025. Flights were grounded, diverted, and delayed before the system was restored. While the issue has been resolved, residual delays and disruptions are expected. This isn’t the first time NATS has experienced software-related failures, with a major glitch in August 2023 impacting hundreds of thousands of passengers.
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**News Article:**

**UK Air Travel Disrupted by Technical Glitch at National Air Traffic Service**

**London, July 30, 2025:** Air travel across the United Kingdom faced significant disruption on Wednesday as a technical issue at the National Air Traffic Service (NATS) control center in Swanwick, southwest of London, briefly grounded and diverted flights.

The incident forced NATS to limit the number of aircraft flying to ensure safety. London’s Gatwick Airport reported impacts on outbound flights nationwide, with inbound flights held or diverted. Passengers at Stansted Airport also experienced significant delays and cancellations.

“A technical issue briefly affected UK air traffic control this afternoon,” stated NATS in an initial alert. About 20 minutes later, the agency reported that engineers had resolved the problem and were in the process of restoring normal operations.

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander acknowledged the disruption, stating, “I am aware of a technical issue which impacted NATS’ operations causing travel disruption this afternoon. I have been informed systems have now been restored but continued disruption is expected, and passengers should check with individual airports for advice.”

While the system has been restored, airlines and airports warn of lingering delays as aircraft and crews are out of position. Passengers are urged to check with their respective airlines for the latest flight information.

This is not the first such incident for NATS. A major software glitch in August 2023 caused widespread cancellations and delays, impacting an estimated 700,000 passengers. The NATS system has suffered several software-related failures since it opened in 2002, raising concerns about the system’s reliability.

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