# UK rules out cyberattack after major flight disruptions

https://mins.news/en/item/51049

- DW, 2026-09-09 09:22 UTC
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- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/uk-rules-out-cyberattack-after-major-flight-disruptions/a-79197818?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> UK airports continued to experience delays and cancellations after a flight-processing system failure. NATS CEO Martin Rolfe ruled out a cyberattack and pledged a thorough investigation, while Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander summoned him to explain the malfunction. More than 1,000 flights were affected, with disruption continuing at Heathrow and elsewhere.

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