The FAA lifted a nationwide ground stop on flights after a telecommunications issue caused significant disruptions on Friday. The halt affected millions of airline passengers, resulting in over 2,700 canceled flights and 11,000 delays. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy noted the need for Congress to allocate more funds to enhance the air traffic control system, following previous funding efforts.
Key facts
- The FAA lifted a nationwide ground stop on flights shortly after 8 p.m. EST.
- Over 2,700 flights were canceled and 11,000 flights were delayed by 7 p.m. local time.
- The disruption was caused by a telecommunications issue affecting air traffic control.
- Duffy requested an additional $50 billion for air traffic control system improvements.
- Congress approved $12.5 billion for air traffic control system modernization in July 2025.
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