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FAA issues nationwide ground stop on all departing flights

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The Federal Aviation Administration announced Friday that it is imposing a nationwide ground stop on all departing flights, "due to extraordinary circumstance and reasons for safety."

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed the order impacted all American airports and comes after a communication issue impacted all Air Route Traffic Control Centers.

"FAA technicians are investigating the issue," he said on X. "We will provide immediate updates as we have them."...

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