FAA issues advisory due to 'extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety.' [Credit: Shutterstock]
Key Takeaways:
The FAA issued a national ground stop for all U.S. airports due to widespread communication issues impacting multiple Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCCs).
This is only the second time since the 9/11 attacks that the FAA has ordered a nationwide ground stop, the previous instance being in January 2023 following a NOTAM system failure.
All departing domestic traffic is grounded, with inbound international flights managed on a case-by-case basis, as FAA technicians investigate the ongoing issue.
The FAA has ordered a national ground stop due to “extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety.”
It is the second time since the 9/11 attacks that the agency has ordered a ground stop at all airports. The previous instance was in January 2023 following the failure of the Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) system.
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Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.
