Aviation News – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a nationwide ground stop affecting departing flights across the United States on Friday, November 13, following a major air traffic control communication issue. The unprecedented disruption has raised safety concerns and forced airlines to keep aircraft on the ground until further notice.
The directive applies to all departing aircraft across the United States, with the FAA citing extraordinary circumstances affecting the National Airspace System. The incident reportedly involves a communication failure affecting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers, disrupting essential coordination between air traffic controllers and pilots.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed the situation, stating that the ground stop was introduced as a precaution while technicians investigate the technical problem. The FAA has acknowledged the issue and said it will provide further information as the investigation progresses.
