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environment25 days ago•5 min saved

Heathrow expansion hinges on airlines funding decarbonisation, CCC warns

Britain's Climate Change Committee says Heathrow's planned third runway could go ahead only if the aviation industry pays for cleaner fuels and carbon-removal technology, costs that would be felt by passengers (a few pounds per short flight and up to about £400 for a New York return by 2050). The expansion would make Heathrow the largest single emitter of CO2 in the economy by 2050, prompting pushback from airlines and some researchers who doubt scalable removals; the government says it will consider the CCC's advice, but a Commons vote on the project is still expected later this year.

via BBC|

#aviation #carbon-removal #climate-change

world1 month ago•6 min saved

Heathrow Chaos as Air-Traffic Glitch Grounds Thousands of Flights

More than 2,000 flights were disrupted over two days after a technical problem in Britain’s air-traffic control system, causing chaos at Heathrow with canceled flights, long waits for information, and widespread misery for travelers; authorities are investigating and have said it was not a cyberattack.

via The New York Times|

#air-traffic-control #flight-cancellations #heathrow

world1 month ago•4 min saved

UK ATC Glitch Triggers Widespread Flight Delays as Heathrow Leads the Chaos

An hours-long air traffic control outage disrupted UK air travel, causing hundreds of delays and cancellations at Heathrow and across major airports. On Tuesday about 1,300 UK flights were canceled; by Wednesday, dozens of flights were canceled again, nearly all at Heathrow, with Gatwick and other airports affected as airlines reposition crews and aircraft. NATS apologized and said the system is fit for purpose but is working to clear a growing backlog, and UK officials summoned the NATS chief to explain the disruptions, which echo a 2023 outage prompting calls for reform.

via cnn.com|

#air-traffic-control-outage #flight-cancellations #heathrow

world1 month ago•4 min saved

ATC outage grounds UK flights as Heathrow and Gatwick face disruption

A technical fault at UK air traffic control provider Nats caused widespread disruption across the UK, with around 625 flights canceled and roughly 4% of UK services affected. Heathrow and Gatwick were among the hardest hit as departures paused and some arrivals and ground movements were constrained, including 13 Heathrow-bound flights diverted; EasyJet and British Airways cancelled hundreds of departures. Nats says engineers are on site and working to resume normal operations, but backlogs are likely to persist for some time, so travelers should check with their airline for the latest status.

via BBC|

#air-traffic-control #flight-cancellations #gatwick

business1 month ago•8 min saved

UK ATC glitch grounds hundreds of flights as system slowly recovers

A technical issue with the UK's air traffic control system disrupted flights across London-area airports, leading to hundreds of cancellations and delays. NATS said a fix had been implemented and the system was starting to recover, but recovery will take time and disruption could continue into the evening. The chaos drew criticism from Ryanair and left passengers frustrated with limited communication and ongoing disruption.

via The Guardian|

#air-traffic-control #business #flight-cancellations

travel2 months ago•3 min saved

Mayday at Heathrow: BA flight passenger recalls tense, fear-filled landing

On a British Airways Airbus A320 from Dusseldorf, a data-system failure triggered a stall warning on approach to Heathrow, and the crew upgraded the alert to mayday after entering alternate flight law with limited cockpit communication. Passengers, including one who cried out, “I don’t want to die,” endured a tense holding pattern before a safe landing as emergency services awaited on the tarmac. The incident is under investigation by the AAIB with BEA assistance, and BA is cooperating.

via BBC|

#aaib #british-airways #distress-call

aviation6 months ago•6 min saved

BA A350 Flies On After Passenger Death, Sparking In-Flight Handling Debate

A British Airways Airbus A350-1000 continued to London after a passenger died shortly after takeoff from Hong Kong, with the body kept onboard for more than 13 hours and moved to a rear galley to minimize visibility, a decision that led to odor complaints from some passengers; BA said there is no fixed protocol for handling deaths mid-flight and the aircraft arrived at Heathrow with authorities awaiting on the tarmac.

via Aviation A2Z|

#a350-1000 #aviation #british-airways

world1 year ago•4 min saved

Cyberattack Disrupts Check-In Systems at Major European Airports

A cyber-attack on Heathrow and other European airports has caused significant delays and disruptions to check-in and baggage systems, affecting airlines and passengers, with ongoing investigations into the attack's origin.

via BBC|

#airport-delays #cyberattack #cybersecurity

world1 year ago•1 min saved

Cyberattack Disrupts European Airport Operations and Delays Flights

A cyberattack on Collins Aerospace, a provider of check-in and boarding systems, has caused significant disruptions at major European airports including Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin, leading to delays and cancellations due to inoperable automated systems, with airports advising passengers to confirm flights before traveling.

via CNN|

#brussels #cyberattack #disruption

transportation1 year ago•3 min saved

Long-ignored faults in Heathrow and national grid lead to major fire disruptions

A report into the fire at Heathrow's electricity substation revealed that moisture caused the failure, with the National Grid aware of the issue for seven years but failing to address it, leading to the airport's shutdown and highlighting vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure. Heathrow is considering legal action against National Grid due to perceived failings that contributed to the incident.

via BBC|

#electricity #fire #heathrow

business1 year ago•3 min saved

Heathrow Fire and Britain's Power Grid Failures Highlight Critical Infrastructure Risks

Heathrow Airport is considering legal action against National Grid after a fire caused by known faults at an electrical substation led to the airport's shutdown, affecting thousands of journeys and costing airlines millions. The investigation revealed neglect in maintenance despite known issues since 2018, raising concerns about infrastructure resilience and prompting an Ofgem investigation into National Grid's practices.

via BBC|

#business #electricity #fire

transportation1 year ago•1 min saved

Delta Flight to Detroit Returns to Heathrow Over Windscreen Crack

A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-200 returning from Heathrow to Detroit due to a cracked windscreen, with the plane safely landing and passengers rebooked or accommodated, while the aircraft undergoes assessment and maintenance.

via BBC|

#a330-200 #delta-air-lines #flight-return

travel3 years ago•3 min saved

Heathrow Airport Braces for Extended Summer Strikes by Security Staff.

Security officers at Heathrow airport who are members of the Unite union will strike for 31 days between 24 June and 27 August, affecting terminals 3 and 5 and checks for non-passengers. The action could lead to queues at security, but it is unclear whether any airlines will cancel flights. The strikes come as Heathrow is struggling to recover from the impact of the pandemic. Unite described it as "a major escalation" in its pay dispute with the airport.

via BBC|

#heathrow #pay-dispute #security-officers