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All flights were stopped in the USA due to radio frequency outage

For the second time since the September 11 attacks, all departure flights were suspended across the country

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The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it has stopped all flights across the country due to air traffic control communication problems.
Transport Minister Sean Duffy stated that the cause was a communication problem affecting all airline traffic control centres.
This incident, which occurred for the second time since the September 11, 2001 attacks, reminded us of the two-hour stoppage in January 2023.

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Why It Matters

In January 2023, the FAA suspended all domestic departure flights for less than two hours. This is the second time that all departure flights have been halted across the United States since the September 11, 2001 attacks.

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The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that flights were stopped across the country due to "extraordinary circumstances" and "security reasons".

According to The Air Current, the flights were stopped "due to various problems affecting air traffic control frequencies and/or the functioning of radar systems."

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated that all flights across the country were suspended "due to a communications issue affecting all airline traffic control centers."

Shortly before this statement, the US Federal Aviation Administration had stopped air traffic in Chicago due to problems with air traffic control communications.

The institution had stated, "All aircraft taking off must remain on the ground until further notice." The US Federal Aviation Administration stated that international flights will be evaluated separately.

It was stated that the decision was the second incident in which all takeoff flights were stopped across the USA since the September 11, 2001 attacks. In January 2023, the US Federal Aviation Administration suspended all domestic departure flights for less than two hours.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

The FAA will investigate the cause of the communication issue and submit a report.
Very likely · Within days
Flights may be restarted at short notice.
Likely · Within hours

Open Questions

What is the technical cause of the communication problem?
Is there a date for when flights will resume?
What criteria will be applied for international flights?