US grounds all flights after ‘communication issue’
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Summary
The United States grounded flights nationwide after a communication issue affected air traffic control centers. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Federal Aviation Administration technicians were investigating. About 7,000 flights were delayed or canceled.Key Facts
- The nationwide ground stop followed a communication issue affecting air traffic control centers.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said FAA technicians were investigating.
- FlightAware reported about 7,000 delayed or canceled flights.
- The FAA is working to replace aging air traffic control infrastructure.
- Congress approved $12.5 billion for the overhaul last year.
- The FAA and White House asked lawmakers for an additional $30.1 billion on Friday.
- The previous nationwide U.S. ground stop occurred in January 2023 after an FAA computer system malfunctioned.
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