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Chicago ATC Center Slowly Recovering

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Key Takeaways:

  • Chicago O'Hare experienced the country's busiest air traffic due to severe computer system damage from a fire at the Chicago En Route Center.
  • Restoration efforts are underway 24/7, involving new equipment installation, extensive cabling, circuit repair, and smoke damage cleaning.
  • Officials are closely monitoring severe weather forecasts for the Chicago area and coordinating with airlines.
  • The fire was allegedly set by a contract employee who has been arrested and charged with destruction of aircraft systems.
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The FAA says air traffic levels at Chicago O’Hare were the busiest in the country yesterday as technicians continue around-the-clock work to restore computer systems at the Chicago En Route Center in Aurora, Illinois, that were badly damaged by fire last Friday.

Officials are closely monitoring weather forecasts for the Chicago area for the next several days and are working with the airlines to plan for predicted thunderstorms or severe weather in the Chicago area.

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