NATS: Bumpy ride ahead as data system crashes
Key events in Nats diary
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1992: system contract for new air traffic control system let to IBM Federal Systems. Target operational date is 1996
1998: Commons Select Committee criticises Nats over Swanwick
Spring 2000: parliament debates plans to sell 51% share in Nats
October 2000: planned technical handover of Swanwick
January 2001: conversion training for air traffic controllers
Spring 2002: final deadline for Swanwick to go into operational use
Nats 'regrets' chaos caused by computer glitch:
Nats 'regrets' chaos caused by computer glitch - BBC News
Flight disruption: Air traffic control glitch has been 'rectified' - BBC News
NATS ignored previous recommendations – IT cock-up report
NATS ignored previous recommendations ? IT cock-up report ? The Register
From our forum:
http://www.pprune.org/atc-issues/552...closed-10.html