FAA issues nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports

The FAA has implemented a nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports due to a communication failure affecting Air Route Traffic Control Centers. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed that technicians are currently investigating the issue.
Why it matters
A nationwide ground stop causes massive disruption to air travel and highlights the vulnerability of critical national infrastructure.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports following a "communication issue impacting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers," according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
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