Half of European flights delayed after computer failure

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On April 1st, the Enhanced Tactical Flow Management system failed. This system determines when and where planes can safely fly, land and take-off. European network manager Eurocontrol has put in contingency measures as a result, reducing the capacity across the by 10 percent. As a result half of the flights planned that day in Europe where delayed. The system was restarted later in the day after extensive testing.On 3 April 2018, a Europe-wide flight plan processing system failed affecting flights across Europe.

Euractiv, 03.04.2018: Half of European flights at risk of delay after computer failure https://www.euractiv.com/section/aviation/news/half-of-european-flights-at-risk-of-delay-after-computer-failure/

BBC News, 03.04.2018: Half of European flights delayed due to system failure http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-43633094

Sky News, 03.04.2018: Half of European flights face delay after computer failure https://news.sky.com/story/half-of-european-flights-face-delay-after-computer-failure-11315397

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