# Trump administration blames copper wires for US flight disruption

https://mins.news/en/item/144115

- France 24, 2026-11-14 15:35 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20261114-copper-wires-to-blame-for-us-flight-disruption-says-trump-administration

> Thousands of flights have been cancelled and travel disruption continues. The Trump administration blamed aging infrastructure—specifically a botched replacement of old copper communication lines—for nationwide flight chaos. Officials said conditions should return to normal on Sunday.

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