The Federal Aviation Administration has lifted its nationwide ground stop at U.S. airports, according to reports following a sudden and rare aviation halt that disrupted travel across the country.
Earlier, the FAA ordered all departing flights nationwide to remain grounded due to a communications failure affecting air traffic control centers, citing extraordinary circumstances and safety reasons. The disruption prompted widespread flight cancellations and suspensions, impacting travel to and from major U.S. hubs and international routes.
Officials, including Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, stated that the incident did not stem from a known security threat or cyberattack and was separate from recent software issues. Technicians worked to address the telecommunications outage before aviation operations resumed.
