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FAA lifts nationwide ground stop for all flights
FAA ends nationwide flight ground stop after communication issues.
In brief
FAA ends nationwide flight ground stop after communication issues. The FAA lifted a nationwide ground stop that halted all U.S. flights due to communication problems at air traffic control centers. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
FAA lifts nationwide ground stop
The Federal Aviation Administration lifted a nationwide ground stop that halted all air travel in the country.
Ground stop caused by communication issues
The FAA issued the ground stop Friday afternoon because officials said there had been communication issues at multiple air traffic control centers.
Ground stop lifted around 8:30 p.m.
The ground stop was lifted around 8:30 p.m. Friday evening.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said communication issues were affecting all of the nation's 22 Air Route Traffic Control Centers.
FAA technicians investigating
FAA technicians are investigating the issue and will provide immediate updates as they have them.
No cyberattack suspected
Law enforcement officials told CNN preliminary reports indicate the issue does not stem from a cyberattack.
International flights managed case-by-case
The FAA said international flights will be managed on a case-by-case basis as the investigation continues.
The one thing
The FAA lifted a nationwide ground stop that halted all U.S. flights due to communication problems at air traffic control centers.
