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FAA ground stop shuts down flights nationwide
Delta Air Lines planes at the gate at LaGuardia Airport on June 3, 2026. | Photo: Getty Images
Takeoffs from airports throughout the US paused on Friday after the FAA issued a national ground stop "due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety," while planes in the air will be allowed to land. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy tweeted :
The FAA issued a nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports following a communication issue impacting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers. FAA technicians are investigating the issue. We will provide immediate updates as we have them.
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told reporters that there is currently no reason to susp …
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