
More than 7 thousand flight delays, more than 300 cancellations; Statements made by the FAA and the Secretary of Homeland Security
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The FAA has suspended flights at all airports across the United States due to a communications issue affecting air traffic control centers. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the issue was related to telecommunications and was not a sign of a cyberattack.
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has decided to suspend flights at all airports across the US due to a communication issue affecting air traffic control centers.
While more than 7 thousand flights to and from the USA were delayed, more than 300 flights were canceled.
"WE ARE INVESTIGATING THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM"
US Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy shared a post on the issue on the virtual media platform.
"The FAA has made the decision to suspend flights at all airports across the United States following a communications issue affecting all Air Traffic Control Centers," Duffy said. he said.
Stating that FAA technicians are investigating the problem, Duffy noted that they will inform the public as developments occur.
"IT WILL TAKE TIME FOR FLIGHTS TO START AGAIN"
US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin made the following statements in his statement in front of the White House:
For now, it's just a telecommunications issue. It's not a new September 11. There is no indication of a cyber attack. However, we do not ignore the possibility of a possible cyber attack.
It will take some time for flights to resume in the US. Everyone is safe. You don't have to worry about your loved ones on planes. We will get everyone currently on the planes safely to the ground.
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Flights will resume in phases after FAA resolves technical issue
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered the suspension of flights at all airports in the United States due to a malfunction affecting air traffic control centers.

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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