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FAA grounds all fights across the US over ‘telecommunication outage’

Al Jazeera · 2026-11-13

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• What happened: FAA grounds all fights across the US over ‘telecommunication outage’ FAA grounds all fights across the US over ‘telecommunication outage’ The FAA has issued a ground stop for departing flights in the US after a communications failure disrupted air traffic control. The Homeland Security secretary says the shutdown was a... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.

FAA grounds all fights across the US over ‘telecommunication outage’

The FAA has issued a ground stop for departing flights in the US after a communications failure disrupted air traffic control. The Homeland Security secretary says the shutdown was a precautionary measure as officials investigate further. It’s unclear when flights will resume.

Source: Al Jazeera
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