Flights Grounded as FAA System Fails
Nationwide departures halted after safety risk emerges
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has lifted a nationwide ground stop on US flights after a system failure prompted the agency to order a pause on departures Wednesday morning. The affected system, known as the Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system, sends flight hazards and real-time updates to pilots. Without the NOTAM system, pilots are unable to receive critical information about potential hazards, such as runway closures or weather conditions.
The FAA issued the ground stop at 6:30 a.m. Eastern Time, affecting all domestic and international departures. The agency said the system outage was caused by a corrupted database file. The FAA is working to restore the system and expects it to be fully operational by Wednesday afternoon.
In the meantime, the FAA is advising passengers to check with their airlines for the latest flight information. Many airlines are experiencing delays and cancellations as a result of the ground stop. Passengers are urged to arrive at the airport early and be prepared for potential delays.
The NOTAM system is a critical safety tool for pilots. It provides them with real-time information about potential hazards that could affect their flight. Without the NOTAM system, pilots are forced to rely on less reliable sources of information, such as weather reports and NOTAMs that are issued hours or days in advance.
The FAA is investigating the cause of the system failure and is working to prevent similar outages in the future. The agency said it is committed to safety and will continue to take all necessary steps to ensure the safety of the traveling public.
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