FAA suspends US flights for third time

For the third time in history, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered aircraft to stop flying around the country. The Associated Press reports.

Previously, such measures were taken only twice. The restrictions were first imposed after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and then in January 2023 due to a technical failure in the FAA computer system.

The current decision is due to communication issues affecting 22 regional air traffic control centres. Due to the incident, airlines had to suspend the departure of flights.

The FAA is investigating the cause of the failure. Information about when the restrictions will be lifted and air traffic will return to normal mode, the report is not given.

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