Johannesburg’s main airport suffers air traffic control system failure
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An air traffic control system failure at O.R. Tambo International Airport disrupted operations on Aug 1.
PHOTO: REUTERS
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- Johannesburg's O.R. Tambo airport experienced an air traffic control system failure on August 1st.
- The failure affected the flight plan management system, causing departure delays.
- ATNS is working to resolve the issue and minimise the impact on passengers.
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JOHANNESBURG - Johannesburg's main airport, O.R. Tambo International Airport, suffered an air traffic control system failure on Aug 1, disrupting operations.
State company Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) said in a statement that the system failure had affected the flight plan management system and was expected to cause delays to departures.
“ATNS is working closely with all relevant stakeholders to manage the situation and minimise the impact on passengers and airline operations,” the statement said.
A spokesperson said ATNS hoped the situation would be resolved within hours. REUTERS
