FAA issues nationwide ground stop
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Summary
The FAA issued a nationwide ground stop for departing flights at U.S. airports on Friday, citing safety concerns and extraordinary circumstances. A communication issue affected all Air Route Traffic Control Centers, and FAA technicians began investigating.Key Facts
- The FAA issued a nationwide ground stop on Friday.
- The ground stop applied to departing flights at all U.S. airports.
- The FAA cited extraordinary circumstances and safety reasons.
- A communication issue affected all Air Route Traffic Control Centers.
- FAA technicians were investigating the issue.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said officials would provide updates as they became available.
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