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Computer Error Grounds Japanese Flights

Posted by timothy on from the presumption-junction dept.

zephiros writes "Mainichi Daily News reports that a "computer glitch" in Tokyo air traffic control systems resulted in the cancellation of 203 flights this weekend. At 7am Saturday, the error "caused the names of airlines and flight numbers to disappear from radar screens." A Japan Times article suggests the problem may be related to upgrades on a system which exchanges flight plans with the Defense Agency. Makes one wonder about the integration and maintenance risks of systems like CAPPS II."

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  1. I just dropped a floppy from 2-in above my desk by baywulf · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    and it shattered into pieces. Talk about fragile.

  2. The real reason the flights disappeared! by Wiz · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    Godzilla of course, obviously he is currently running rampent over Japan!

    You have seen the Simpsons episode where they go to Japan right?!