A significant disruption to air travel across the UK was caused by a software defect in the National Air Traffic Services (Nats) system, according to a report by the air traffic control body. The defect, which occurred in the 'space of a millisecond' on September 8th, led to corrupted data being generated by the system, resulting in over 2,000 flight cancellations and affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers. The issue was not detected for two and a half hours after it occurred, with restrictions on UK airspace remaining in place until 7:30pm on the same day. Air traffic controllers had reduced information available, prompting safety restrictions to limit air traffic. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander described the disruption as 'completely unacceptable' and 'frustrating', calling for an urgent review into why the issue was not discovered and fixed before causing chaos. Airlines UK, representing the airline industry, has written to Nats demanding immediate compensation for costs incurred and a credible plan to improve system resilience. Passengers faced significant challenges, including unexpected costs for food, accommodation, and connectivity while stranded at airports. One passenger, Addie Kitson, shared her experience of being diverted to Stockholm from China, spending 19 hours in the airport, and incurring nearly £100 in unexpected expenses. She questioned the rules around compensation, noting that the situation was deemed 'extraordinary circumstances' despite recurring issues. Nats CEO Martin Rolfe apologized for the disruption, emphasizing that safety was never compromised. The government had previously ruled out a cyber attack or military aircraft involvement, with the Ministry of Defence denying such reports. A Civil Aviation Authority review is underway to investigate the incident and determine necessary improvements to prevent future disruptions. The incident has sparked broader discussions about the resilience of air traffic control systems and the accountability of service providers when failures occur.

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Decathlon heeft besloten om elektrische fietsen van de merken B'Twin en Rockrider terug te roepen vanwege een defect in de motorsoftware. Het gaat om de modellen Rockrider E-actv900 en B'Twin LD920e die in de periode van 1 april 2025 tot en met 1 december 2025 verkocht zijn. Het gemelde defect kan leiden tot een onverwachte, achterwaartse beweging van de pedalen, waardoor deze kunnen gaan haperen. Deze storing kan zich plotseling voordoen. Deze onvoorziene beweging van de pedalen kan ertoe leiden dat ze tegen schenen of enkels aankomen, met het risico op vallen tot gevolg. Gebruikers die de betreffende fietsen bezitten en die beschikken over softwareversie 8.2, wordt dringend geadviseerd o...