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Air traffic failure was avoidable, says transport secretary
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander ordered an investigation into an air traffic control system failure that resulted in more than 2,000 flight cancellations. Alexander stated the failure was avoidable. The investigation will examine the circumstances surrounding the glitch.
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