A major technical failure at the UK's air traffic control centre has caused significant disruption to departing flights at Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, and other major airports today, with engineers now reporting that systems are beginning to recover. The National Air Traffic Services (NATS) confirmed the issue originated in its flight processing system at the Swanwick control centre, triggering a near-total halt to departures across multiple airports. At Heathrow, departur

The UK Ministry of Defence has announced the deployment of four additional Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets to Qatar, expanding Britain’s air presence in the Gulf as regional security concerns intensify. The aircraft will support defensive operations across the region, reinforcing the UK’s commitment to safeguarding its citizens, partners, and strategic interests. These newly deployed Typhoons will join the UK–Qatar Joint Typhoon Squadron, which has been operating in the