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FAA Orders Ground Stop at All US Airports
US air traffic control halts all flights due to safety concerns.
In brief
US air traffic control halts all flights due to safety concerns. The US Federal Aviation Administration ordered a ground stop at all airports due to safety issues from a communication problem affecting air traffic centers. Originally reported by Dw.
FAA Ground Stop Order
The US Federal Aviation Administration ordered a ground stop on all national flights Friday.
“all departing traffic should remain groundstopped until further notice”
Safety Reason for Stop
The agency cited extraordinary circumstances and safety reasons for the ground stop.
Transport Secretary's Statement
US Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said the stop was due to a communication issue impacting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers.
In short
The US Federal Aviation Administration ordered a ground stop at all airports due to safety issues from a communication problem affecting air traffic centers.
