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FAA Grounds All Flights Amid Communications Outage
15 Nov
Summary
- All flights were grounded as a precaution due to a telecommunications outage.
- Officials stated there is no indication of a cyber attack or threat.
- Assurances were made that the situation is not a public safety emergency.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded all flights as a precautionary measure following a significant telecommunications outage. This decision was made out of an abundance of caution to ensure the safety of all air travelers.
Officials have stated there is currently no indication or reason to believe the outage is related to a cyber attack or poses a threat to the United States. They emphasized that the public has no reason to be fearful, clarifying that this is not a national security emergency akin to 9/11.
The FAA is actively working with relevant authorities to determine the cause and expected duration of the outage. The primary focus remains on the safety of everyone in the air, with assurances that those currently flying will be safely brought to the ground.
