FAA ends hours-long nationwide ground stop
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Summary
The FAA lifted a nationwide ground stop Friday night after communication problems affected multiple air traffic control centers. Flight disruptions continued, with more than 10,000 domestic delays and 4,000 cancellations reported by 7:15 p.m. ET.Key Facts
- The FAA issued the ground stop Friday afternoon, citing safety and extraordinary circumstances.
- The FAA said communication issues affected multiple Air Route Traffic Control Centers.
- The FAA said technicians were investigating the problem.
- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said there was no indication of an intentional attack on aviation systems.
- The FBI was investigating whether a faulty software update caused the problems.
- The FAA's new AI tool for managing airspace congestion had no confirmed link to the communication issues.
- FlightAware reported more than 10,000 domestic delays and 4,000 cancellations by 7:15 p.m. ET Friday.
- The disruptions could continue through the weekend as aircraft and crews remain out of position.
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