
The FAA has ordered a nationwide ground stop at all U.S. airports due to a communication issue affecting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Friday afternoon.
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The FAA issued a nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports following a communication issue impacting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports following a "communication issue impacting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers," according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
Friday afternoon, Duffy said: "FAA technicians are investigating the issue. We will provide immediate updates as we have them."
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