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Update to network connecting air traffic control system led to outage before ground stop, sources ay

Update to network connecting air traffic control system led to outage before ground stop, sources ay

Summary

An update to a private communications network that connects the U.S. air traffic control system caused the system to reboot. The reboot led to a system crash and communications outage before the FAA ordered a nationwide ground stop.

Key Facts

  • The network connects the U.S. air traffic control system.
  • The network received an update.
  • The update caused the air traffic control system to reboot.
  • The reboot led to a system crash.
  • The crash caused a communications outage.
  • The FAA ordered a nationwide ground stop.
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