All US flights grounded after communications system failure
US authorities have suspended all flights nationwide due to a communications outage affecting air traffic control. Investigations are ongoing; no cyberattack is suspected.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a national halt order for all US departing flights due to communication issues affecting air route traffic control centers across the nation. The order, which does not impact flights already in the air, remains in effect until further notice. US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin reassured the public that there is no threat to safety, stating the issue is a telecommunications outage and not a cyber attack or AI technology malfunction.
The last nationwide ground stop occurred in January 2023, when domestic departures were briefly paused. This event marks only the second nationwide ground stop since the September 11 terror attacks.
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