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ATC Zero: US Air Traffic Chaos
US air traffic control systems entered 'ATC Zero' status causing 7,000 flight delays and cancellations.
In brief
US air traffic control systems entered 'ATC Zero' status causing 7,000 flight delays and cancellations. US air traffic control systems entered 'ATC Zero' status causing 7,000 flight delays and cancellations. Originally reported by CNN Brasil.
ATC Zero Status
US airspace entered 'ATC Zero' status on Friday, meaning no air traffic control services can operate.
“O controle de aproximação está em atc zero, e o centro de controle de chicago também está perto de entrar nessa condição por causa de problemas nos equipamentos”
Flight Disruptions
Approximately 7,000 flights were delayed or canceled with aircraft unable to take off from ground.
US Government Response
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed communication failure affected all air traffic control centers nationwide.
Trump's Involvement
President Trump was informed by security officials and spoke with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
Security Assurance
US Interior Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated there is no national security threat behind the communication failure.
“Não há qualquer indicação, nem motivos para acreditar, de que, neste momento, isso represente uma ameaça aos estados unidos”
The short version
US air traffic control systems entered 'ATC Zero' status causing 7,000 flight delays and cancellations.
