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US blames outdated technology for nationwide flight disruption

Al Jazeera · 2026-11-14

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• What happened: US blames outdated technology for nationwide flight disruption US blames outdated technology for nationwide flight disruption US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says a telecommunications failure during routine maintenance triggered widespread flight disruption and a nationwide ground stop. The fault affected commun... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.

US blames outdated technology for nationwide flight disruption

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says a telecommunications failure during routine maintenance triggered widespread flight disruption and a nationwide ground stop. The fault affected communication with aircraft and radar feeds.

Source: Al Jazeera
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