FAA grounds US flights after communication glitch hits all control centers
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered a nationwide ground stop that is expected to delay or cancel almost 7,000 flights, the Guardian reported.
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered a nationwide ground stop that is expected to delay or cancel almost 7,000 flights, the Guardian reported. The halt applies to all departures scheduled for Friday across the United States, according to data from flight‑tracking service FlightAware.
Transportation secretary Sean Duffy said the disruption stems from a "communication issue impacting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers" and posted the explanation on X. He added that FAA technicians are examining the problem.
The order affects airlines, passengers and cargo operators nationwide, creating a ripple effect through travel plans and supply chains. Officials have not given a timeline for when normal operations might resume, and the FAA is working to restore communications before lifting the ground stop.
Why it matters
The grounding threatens to disrupt travel for millions of passengers and could delay the movement of goods across the country.
Key details
- Location
- United States · Americas
- Reported by
- The Guardian
- First reported
- Key names
- FAA, Sean Duffy, Federal Aviation Administration, FlightAware
- Section
- Travel
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