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FAA’s modernization push faces renewed scrutiny after nationwide outage: What to know
The Federal Aviation Administration’s push to modernize the nation’s aging air traffic control system is facing renewed scrutiny after outdated telecommunications equipment apparently caused a nationwide ground stop, prompting Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to renew calls for billions of dollars in emergency funding. Duffy said Friday evening that aging switches and routers became overloaded with
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A nationwide FAA ground stop on Friday, which the FAA said was caused by a telecommunications outage, was later lifted. Air Space Intelligence denied that its SMART tool was linked to the ground stop, The Hill reported. The grounding disrupted travel plans for college and NFL teams, including Texas, Arizona State and Ole Miss.
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- Washington ExaminerFAA’s modernization push faces renewed scrutiny after nationwide outage: What to knowThe Federal Aviation Administration’s push to modernize the nation’s aging air traffic control system is facing renewed scrutiny after outdated telecommunications equipment apparently caused a nationwide ground stop, prompting Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to renew calls for billions of dollars in emergency funding. Duffy said Friday evening that aging switches and routers became overloaded with
- Wired(subscription required)The FAA Nationwide Ground Stop Is OverThe five-hour ordeal ended Friday evening. Planes will be allowed to fly again, but the effects of the stoppage will be felt throughout the weekend.
- NPRWhat we know about the FAA nationwide ground stopThe Federal Aviation Administration took an extraordinary step Friday afternoon by issuing a nationwide ground stop. No planes are taking off at any airport and millions of passengers are stranded.