From The Straits Times · · 40s
US Flights Grounded But Communications Held
US pilots stayed connected during nationwide flight ground stop after brief communications outage.
In brief
US pilots stayed connected during nationwide flight ground stop after brief communications outage. US Federal Aviation Administration paused departing flights on Nov 13, 2026, but pilots maintained communication with controllers using backup systems. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
US Flights Grounded
US Federal Aviation Administration paused departing flights nationwide after an intermittent communications outage on November 13, 2026.
“It wasn’t a complete blackout in communication or radar”
Backup Systems Active
Controllers reached pilots using voice radio, text messages, satellite links and tower light signals during the disruption.
Communication Methods
Aviation has multiple backup systems including text messages, satellite communications and visual signals for maintaining pilot contact.
At a glance
US Federal Aviation Administration paused departing flights on Nov 13, 2026, but pilots maintained communication with controllers using backup systems.
