Flights have resumed at Edinburgh airport after it suspended operations on Friday morning because of an IT issue in air traffic control.

Planes were beginning to take off at about 10.40am, according to a statement posted by the airport on social media.

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A spokesperson for the airport said: “Flights at Edinburgh airport have now resumed following the IT issue with ANS (Air Navigation Solutions), our air traffic control provider.

“We thank passengers for their patience and understanding.”

Passengers were earlier advised to contact airlines for information on flights as

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