Serious communication problems affect all air traffic control centers
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It is the second nationwide flight stoppage in the US since September 11th. FAA technicians are investigating the incident.
In the USA, the aviation authority FAA has imposed a nationwide flight ban. The FAA announced on Friday that the causes were extraordinary circumstances and safety reasons.
All departures would have to remain on the ground. Incoming international flights would be assessed on a case-by-case basis. There are serious communication problems that affect all air traffic control centers, said US Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy. FAA technicians investigated the incident.
Second nationwide flight stoppage since September 11th

The US aviation safety authority FAA stopped air traffic throughout the USA on Friday evening and left flights without take-off permission until further notice. Incoming international flights are assessed on a case-by-case basis. The authorities cited exceptional circumstances and security reasons as reasons.

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