Technical Malfunction Disrupts Computing Systems and Vital Facilities Worldwide

A widespread technical outage disrupted flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world on Friday. Reports indicated flight disruptions at several airports worldwide including the United States, Spain, Turkiye, Australia, and Germany, due to communication issues. In this context, the US Federal Aviation Administration reported that airlines United, American, Delta and Allegiant had all been grounded. Additionally, Berlin Airport announced flight cancellations and delays in passenger check-ins due to a technical malfunction. Germany's Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg Radio reported an outage at the airport's main server and multiple emergency systems. Turkish Airlines also announced that it was facing problems with booking systems, passenger check-ins, and ticket issuance due to a global technical issue. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, one of Europe's busiest airports, reported that flight operations were affected by internet service issues. Global markets in London and Singapore, particularly those involved in oil and gas trading, were impacted by these technical problems, which caused difficulties in executing transactions due to internet disruptions. Furthermore, several international media outlets were affected by this outage, with British channel Sky News reporting a halt in live broadcasts today. Source: Qatar News Agency