US air transport authority orders national lockdown due to extraordinary circumstances
Exceptional measure adopted only once after September 11th
Quick Look
- The Federal Aviation Administration has placed a nationwide air blockade in the United States due to a communications problem affecting all air traffic control centers.
- All flights must remain grounded until further notice.
- It's the second time after September 11th.
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Why It Matters
The FAA has placed a national air blockade due to a communications problem affecting all air traffic control centers. It is an exceptional measure, adopted only once after 9/11.
The Federal Aviation Administration, the US air transport control authority, has ordered "a nationwide air blockade due to extraordinary circumstances". Fox News reports this, speaking of an exceptional measure, adopted only once after September 11th. The FAA ordered all flights to "remain grounded until further notice", citing security reasons.
Secretary of State for Transport Sean Duffy explained that the blockage was due to a communication problem affecting all air traffic control centres.
Open Questions
- What is the exact cause of the communication problem?
- How long will the lockdown last?
- How many flights and passengers are involved?
