
The United States grounded flights across the country after a communication issue affected traffic control centers, according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who said FAA technicians are investigating and promised immediate updates.
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The United States grounded flights across the country after a communication issue impacted traffic control centers, according to US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
The United States has grounded flights across the country after a “communication issue” impacted traffic control centers, according to US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
“FAA [Federal Aviation Administration] technicians are investigating the issue. We will provide immediate updates as we have them,” Duffy wrote on social media.
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