Summary
The FAA ordered a nationwide ground stop at U.S. airports on Friday after communication problems affected multiple Air Route Traffic Control Centers. The agency said technicians were investigating and that the preliminary information could change.Key Facts
- The FAA ordered all U.S. airports to stop departing traffic until further notice.
- The FAA cited safety and extraordinary circumstances for the ground stop.
- Communication issues affected multiple Air Route Traffic Control Centers, according to the FAA.
- The FAA said technicians were investigating the issue.
- Inbound international flights were to be handled case by case.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the FAA would provide updates as they became available.
