FAA Issues Nationwide Ground Stop After Communications Outage Disrupts Flights

The FAA ordered a nationwide ground stop on Friday, Nov. 13, halting departing flights after communications problems disrupted air traffic control operations. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the issue affected all 22 regional control centers. Aircraft already airborne were allowed to land, while international flights were handled case by case. Ontario International Airport said it was monitoring the situation and that no new flights could depart during the stop.