6pm Update-aviation Grounding
6pm Update-aviation Grounding
Source: Montgomery County Police Reporter
Date: 11/13/2026 6:16pm
Article Summary:
FAA Nationwide Ground Stop Continues After Telecom Outage, Delaying Thousands of Flights
The FAA’s nationwide ground stop remained in effect at 6 p.m. Central after a telecommunications failure disrupted the 22 regional centers that manage flights between airports; officials said there was no indication of a cyberattack, and no end time had been announced. More than 9,000 flights were delayed and over 440 canceled by 5 p.m. Eastern, with further disruption expected; planes already airborne could land, but grounded aircraft could not depart.
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Date: 11/13/2026 6:16pm
Article Summary:
FAA Nationwide Ground Stop Continues After Telecom Outage, Delaying Thousands of Flights
The FAA’s nationwide ground stop remained in effect at 6 p.m. Central after a telecommunications failure disrupted the 22 regional centers that manage flights between airports; officials said there was no indication of a cyberattack, and no end time had been announced. More than 9,000 flights were delayed and over 440 canceled by 5 p.m. Eastern, with further disruption expected; planes already airborne could land, but grounded aircraft could not depart.
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