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Edinburgh Airport cancels flights after air traffic control problem

Edinburgh Airport has suspended all flights
Edinburgh Airport has suspended all flights (Jane Barlow/PA)
  • Edinburgh Airport temporarily suspended all flights on Friday morning due to an IT issue.
  • The problem stemmed from its air traffic control provider, causing significant disruption.
  • Airport teams worked to resolve the technical issue as quickly as possible.
  • Numerous journeys were cancelled or diverted following the suspension.
  • All flights had resumed by 10.45am but disruption remained into Friday afternoon following the incident.
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