FAA Grounds Flights Nationwide After Air Traffic Control Communications Issue

The Federal Aviation Administration halted flights at airports across the country Friday afternoon following a temporary telecommunications outage affecting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the flights were stopped as a precaution while FAA technicians investigate the issue.

“Every flight has been accounted for and international flights will be handled on a case by case basis,” Duffy said.

Duffy said the FAA would provide updates as more information becomes available.

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