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FAA Pauses Flights Across Northeast Due to Telecom Outage

On September 21, 2026, a telecom outage caused by an Amtrak construction crew cutting a fiber line in New Jersey led to the FAA pausing flights across the Northeast, affecting over 1,000 flights. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy indicated that flights are resuming at some airports, while others remain paused due to aging infrastructure issues.

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On September 21, 2026, a telecom outage caused by an Amtrak construction crew cutting a fiber line in New Jersey led to the FAA pausing flights across the Northeast, affecting over 1,000 flights. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy indicated that flights are resuming at some airports, while others remain paused due to aging infrastructure issues.

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