Air traffic control outage to undergo full review

Sunday 17 August 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sun 17 Aug 2025, 5:11pm

An extremely rare software fault caused an air traffic control outage on Saturday, disrupting trans-Tasman and domestic flights. The incident forced some aircraft into holding patterns, while others were grounded or diverted. Airways NZ is currently investigating the cause of the disruption.

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1. RNZSun 17 Aug 2025, 12:28pm

   Air traffic control systems outage will be scrutinised, industry figure says (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesSun 17 Aug 2025, 12:50pm

   'Intense investigation': Air traffic control outage to be scrutinised (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldSun 17 Aug 2025, 4:22pm

   New Zealand air traffic control system outage ‘very rare’: aviation expert (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsSun 17 Aug 2025, 5:11pm

   'Extremely rare': Air traffic control boss on fault that disrupted flights (opens in new tab)