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Latest · 'I don't know what to do': student pilot on first solo flight caught in US shutdown (KELO-AM)

The FAA issued a nationwide ground stop on Friday, Nov. 13, disrupting flights across the US; authorities later said departures could resume, Craven Herald…

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First published 22:06 UTC, 13 November 2026 · Updated 04:45 UTC, 15 November 2026

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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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14 November 2026

  1. 23:35KELO-AM · · also on 13 other sites'I don't know what to do': student pilot on first solo flight caught in US shutdown Original ↗
  2. 19:45My Timmins Now · · also on 16 other sitesCanadian travellers face weekend flight delays after U.S. outage Original ↗
  3. 19:28Durango Herald · · also on 16 other sitesWhy a problem on the ground can affect flights thousands of miles away among other issues Original ↗
  4. 16:44The News-Gazette · · also on 16 other sitesUS air travel schedule should recover from ground stop by the end of Sunday, FAA says Original ↗
  5. 16:20LEX 18 News - Lexington, KY (WLEX) · · also on 16 other sitesWhat caused the FAA ground stop? Officials point to router failure during update Original ↗
  6. 16:07WLWT · · also on 16 other sitesFAA ground stop aftermath: When will flights be back to normal? Original ↗
  7. 15:37WBAL · · also on 16 other sitesTransportation Secretary gives update after rare FAA ground stop Original ↗
  8. 15:22WPBF · · also on 16 other sitesHow FAA nationwide ground stop compares to other flight delays Original ↗
  9. 14:40vicnews.com · · also on 16 other sitesThousands of flights cancelled, delayed following grounding of all U.S. planes Original ↗
  10. 12:36FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · · also on 15 other sitesFAA ground stop aftermath cancels thousands of Saturday flights: What to know Original ↗
  11. 11:53WGLT · · also on 16 other sitesFAA blames Friday's ground stop on 'equipment issue' during telecoms network upgrade Original ↗
  12. 11:52WLKY · · also on 16 other sitesWhat travelers can expect after nationwide ground stop has lifted Original ↗
  13. 07:42Somerset County Gazette · · also on 16 other sitesAirlines work to recover after thousands of flights cancelled in US Original ↗
  14. 07:41News Talk 105.9 WMAL-FM · · also on 16 other sitesThousands of Flights Canceled After Nationwide FAA Shutdown Disrupts U.S. Air Travel Original ↗
  15. 07:40NSPR · · also on 16 other sitesTelecom outage triggers rare nationwide FAA ground stop, stranding travelers Original ↗
  16. 07:15winnipegfreepress.com · · also on 16 other sitesThousands of flights canceled as airlines work to dig out from nationwide ground stop Original ↗
  17. 07:11pressdemocrat.com · · also on 16 other sitesUS air travel should normalize by Sunday after ground stop triggers mass cancellations, FAA says Original ↗
  18. 04:51WMTW · · also on 16 other sitesThe Points Guy offers advice to those affected by FAA ground stop Original ↗
  19. 04:05Daily Maverick · · also on 16 other sitesUS to resume flights after air traffic network failure sparks chaos Original ↗
  20. 03:20WDSU · · also on 16 other sitesInteractive graphic shows the dramatic impact of Friday's FAA ground stop Original ↗
  21. 03:11Craven Herald · · also on 16 other sitesUS authorities say flight departures can resume following nationwide ground stop Original ↗
  22. 03:05Wadena Pioneer Journal · · also on 16 other sitesFAA lifts US flight shutdown; incident exposes deepening air traffic network crisis Original ↗
  23. 03:05goSkagit · · also on 16 other sitesTrump administration blames 'overloaded' systems for ground stop after FAA lets flights resume Original ↗
  24. 02:50KSMU Radio · · also on 16 other sitesThe role of a pilot during a ground stop, according to an expert Original ↗
  25. 02:4593.3 The Drive · · also on 13 other sitesFactbox-Old air traffic control equipment regularly disrupts US flights Original ↗
  26. 02:40stardem.com · · also on 16 other sitesPassengers wait as flights are delayed and cancelled during a nationwide ground stop in the U.S., in photos Original ↗
  27. 02:15WJLA · · also on 16 other sitesAmtrak website experiences technical issues amid nationwide airplane ground stop Original ↗
  28. 02:05KETV · · also on 11 other sitesAre the Microsoft Outlook outage and FAA ground stop connected? Original ↗
  29. 01:50https://www.wtvy.com · · also on 16 other sitesNationwide ground stop lifted after flights halted for hours across US, FAA says Original ↗
  30. 01:40WCCB Charlotte · · also on 12 other sitesThe Federal Aviation Administration says airplane departures can resume Original ↗
  31. 01:39WSYX · · also on 16 other sitesPassengers scramble for alternatives as FAA ground stop snarled flights nationwide Original ↗
  32. 00:55FOX 5 Atlanta · · also on 13 other sitesNationwide ground stop: How new DOT rule could affect compensation for flight delays Original ↗
  33. 00:41peacearchnews.com · · also on 13 other sitesGrounded planes at U.S. airports may lead to delays, cancellations for Canadian flights Original ↗
  34. 00:24WPTZ · · also on 16 other sitesAUDIO: Student pilot seeks help during nationwide ground stop Original ↗
  35. 00:00dailypress.com · · also on 16 other sitesPhotos: Chaos at airports amid nationwide ground stop Original ↗

13 November 2026

  1. 23:58KTXS · · also on 16 other sitesNational Weather Service pushes back on reports of nationwide radar outage Original ↗
  2. 23:39WMUR · · also on 15 other sitesHow long is the nationwide ground stop going to last? Original ↗
  3. 23:39WUWF · · also on 16 other sitesDHS head Markwayne Mullin says there is not a threat to the U.S. amid FAA ground stop Original ↗
  4. 23:30Wahpeton Daily News · · also on 16 other sitesUS National Weather Service reports nationwide internet, communications issues Original ↗
  5. 23:30iheart.com · · also on 2 other sitesWH: Nationwide Ground Stop Not Cyber-Attack Original ↗
  6. 23:28FOX 5 DC · · also on 13 other sitesThe first-ever FAA ground stop in US history was on 9/11: Here's how it unfolded Original ↗
  7. 23:18FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul · · also on 12 other sitesFAA ground stop: What are your rights if you're stuck on the tarmac? Original ↗
  8. 22:53KHBS · · also on 12 other sitesFAA nationwide ground stop issued due to communication problem Original ↗
  9. 22:38KWBU · · also on 16 other sitesWhat we know about the FAA nationwide ground stop Original ↗
  10. 22:20MIX 108 · · also on 11 other sitesAA Ground Stop Hits MSP as Officials Probe New Air Traffic System Original ↗
  11. 22:13KSAT · · also on 16 other sitesThe Latest: FAA lifts nationwide ground stop on flights that halted travel across the US Original ↗
  12. 22:08WRVO Public Media · · also on 16 other sitesFAA issues nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports Original ↗
  13. 21:53I-100 · · also on 16 other sitesFlights halted at airports across US due to air traffic control communications problems, FAA says Original ↗
  14. 21:49KCRR 97.7 · · also on 16 other sitesFAA Orders Nationwide Ground Stop For All Airports Original ↗
  15. 21:42Tivyside Advertiser · · also on 16 other sitesFlights halted at US airports amid air traffic control communications problems Original ↗
  16. 21:27arabnews.com · · also on 13 other sitesUS grounds flights nationwide after air traffic control communications outage Original ↗
  17. 21:22WSYX3 · · also on 15 other sitesFAA issues nationwide ground stop, cites 'extraordinary circumstances' Original ↗
  18. 21:22WWMT · · also on 16 other sites'This isn't another 9/11,' Mullin says after FAA issues nationwide ground stop Original ↗
  19. 21:18journal-advocate.com · · also on 16 other sitesFlights halted at airports across US due to unspecified circumstances Original ↗
  20. 21:17WSLS · · also on 16 other sitesFlights halted at airports across US due to air traffic control communications problems Original ↗
  21. 21:17kob.com · · also on 16 other sitesFederal Aviation Administration says airplane departures can resume following nationwide ground stop Original ↗
  22. 21:10wkzo.com · · also on 11 other sitesFlights grounded across US after air traffic communications outage Original ↗
  23. 21:072 News Oklahoma KJRH Tulsa · · also on 16 other sitesFAA orders nationwide ground stop due to communications problems Original ↗
  24. 16:55WGCU News | PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida · · also on 16 other sitesFAA lifts the nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports Original ↗
  25. 16:55KUAR · · also on 16 other sitesOld tech blamed for the ground stop that caused flight chaos: 'It got overloaded' Original ↗

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