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US grounds departing flights nationwide

RT English · 2026-11-13

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• What happened: US grounds departing flights nationwide The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered a nationwide ground stop for all departing flights across the United States, citing unspecified safety concerns. The emergency directive took effect at 3:54pm Eastern Time on Friday, with all departing aircraft instructed to r... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered a nationwide ground stop for all departing flights across the United States, citing unspecified safety concerns.

The emergency directive took effect at 3:54pm Eastern Time on Friday, with all departing aircraft instructed to remain on the ground until further notice.

According to the advisory, international flights arriving in the US are being handled on a case-by-case basis. The FAA has not publicly explained what prompted the extraordinary measure or how long it will remain in effect.

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Source: RT English

US grounds departing flights nationwide

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