US lifts nationwide flight ground stop after major air traffic control outage
THE United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lifted a nationwide ground stop on departing flights on Friday after a major disruption to the country's air traffic control system caused thousands of cancellations and left tens of thousan...
Nearly 4,700 flights were cancelled across the United States on Friday following a major air traffic control system outage, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The disruption, caused by overloaded telecommunications equipment, led to the temporary halt of all departures to ensure aviation safety. The FAA and transportation officials are working to resolve operational issues and restore normal flight schedules, which could take several days.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy emphasized the need for $50 billion to modernise the country's air traffic control infrastructure, citing the ageing technology and recurring operational problems. The FAA has been seeking additional funding to address these challenges, including a request for $30.1 billion in the latest budget proposal.
The incident, which affected tens of thousands of travellers, has reignited discussions about the need for a comprehensive overhaul of the nation's air traffic control system.
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