From ABC7 New York · · 1m 10s
FAA Orders Nationwide Ground Stop
FAA grounds all U.S. airports due to communication outage, no 'nefarious attack' suspected.
In brief
FAA grounds all U.S. airports due to communication outage, no 'nefarious attack' suspected. The FAA ordered a nationwide ground stop on Friday for all U.S. airports due to a communication issue affecting air traffic control, with no indication of a cyber attack or 'nefarious attack'. Originally reported by ABC7 New…
FAA Orders Nationwide Ground Stop
The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop Friday for all airports due to a communication issue affecting air traffic control.
Homeland Security Secretary Clarifies
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated there was no indication of a 'nefarious attack' and everyone is safe.
Transportation Secretary Confirms
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the ground stop was due to a communication issue impacting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers.
Second Nationwide Ground Stop Since 9/11
This is the second nationwide ground stop since Sept. 11, 2001, with the last occurring in 2023.
Pilots Prepared for Emergency
Pilots in the air have flight plans and are prepared to continue with their flight path in case of an emergency.
Investigation into Root Cause
The federal government will investigate the root cause of the communication issue, with no cyber attack confirmed.
The bottom line
The FAA ordered a nationwide ground stop on Friday for all U.S. airports due to a communication issue affecting air traffic control, with no indication of a cyber attack or 'nefarious attack'.
