US Grounds Flights Nationwide After Air Traffic Communication Failure

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) imposed a nationwide ground stop after a technical failure disrupted communication systems at air traffic control centres across the country. The precautionary measure temporarily halted aircraft departures to ensure flight safety. According to the information provided, 4,042 aircraft that were already airborne were permitted to continue their journeys and land safely.

The disruption affected more than 11,000 flights across the United States. More than 1,000 flights were cancelled, while around 10,000 experienced delays, causing widespread inconvenience to passengers. Reports described the incident as the second nationwide ground stop in the US since 2001. FAA technical teams began investigating the cause of the communication failure. US Homeland Security officials said that initial findings had revealed no evidence of a cyberattack.