Flights halted at US airports amid air traffic control communications problems
This is the first nationwide ground stop since January 2023 when a key Federal Aviation Administration computer system malfunctioned.
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US flights resume after FAA halts departures nationwide
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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