The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon because of communications problems at regional air traffic control centers. The FAA notice said the ground stop was being imposed "due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety."
The FAA issued a nationwide ground stop on Friday, Nov. 13, disrupting flights across the US; authorities later said departures could resume, Craven Herald reported. Somerset County Gazette said airlines were working to recover after thousands of cancellations. WGLT reported that initial investigations pointed to an equipment issue during a telecommunications upgrade. IHeart.com said the White House ruled out a cyberattack and that an AI system was being examined; reports have not established a final cause.
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