FAA issues nationwide ground stop for US flights due to telecommunications failure
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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
United States
November 13, 2026
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The FAA ordered a nationwide ground stop for all departing flights on November 13, 2026, due to a telecommunications outage. The failure affected 22 regional air traffic control centers. Authorities have ruled out a malicious attack, attributing the issue to technical failure. Thousands of flights were disrupted, impacting major hubs like Atlanta, Chicago, and New York.
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