Nationwide FAA Flight Ground Stop Linked to Telecommunications Outage, With No Signs of a Nefarious Attack, Officials Say
- The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop for U.S. airports after a communication issue affected Air Route Traffic Control Centers.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said FAA technicians were investigating the issue and promised immediate updates.
- The FAA said the stop was imposed because of “extraordinary circumstances” and safety concerns, with departing flights held until further notice.
- Officials said at least 3,100 aircraft were already airborne, and there were no signs of a nefarious attack.
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