# FAA’s modernization push faces renewed scrutiny after nationwide outage: What to know

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3 outlets covering · First listed: Washington Examiner, Nov 13, 2026, 8:40 PM · Read it: <https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/infrastructure/4803634/faa-modernization-renewed-scrutiny-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Administration’s push to modernize the nation’s aging air traffic control system is facing renewed scrutiny after outdated telecommunications equipment apparently caused a nationwide ground stop, prompting Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to renew calls for billions of dollars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

AI summary (may contain mistakes): 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.

## Who's covering it

In the order they published:

- Nov 13, 2026, 4:27 PM: [What we know about the FAA nationwide ground stop](<https://www.npr.org/2026/11/13/nx-s1-6040388/what-we-know-about-the-faa-nationwide-ground-stop>) — NPR (Public broadcaster, United States, rated Lean left)
  The 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.
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:46 PM: [The FAA Nationwide Ground Stop Is Over](<https://www.wired.com/story/the-faa-nationwide-ground-stop-is-over/>) — Wired (Magazine, United States)
  The 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.
- Nov 13, 2026, 8:40 PM: [FAA’s modernization push faces renewed scrutiny after nationwide outage: What to know](<https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/infrastructure/4803634/faa-modernization-renewed-scrutiny-nationwide-outage-what-to-know/>) — Washington Examiner (Magazine, United States, rated Lean right)
  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Administration’s push to modernize the nation’s aging air traffic control system is facing renewed scrutiny after outdated telecommunications equipment apparently caused a nationwide ground stop, prompting Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to renew calls for billions of dollars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