TechFAA orders third nationwide ground stop in its history

The FAA halted departures from all US airports on Friday afternoon, citing a communications issue affecting every Air Route Traffic Control Center. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said staff were troubleshooting. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the stoppage was not prompted by a security threat and that incoming international flights would be handled case by case.

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