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US flight shutdown exposes deepening air traffic network crisis

Headline via CNA · first report 14 Nov, 09:26 IST, latest 14 Nov, 10:46 IST

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2 independent news organisations have reported this story. The first report we saw came from CNA at 14 Nov, 09:26 IST; the latest is from The Times of India at 14 Nov, 10:46 IST. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details: read each report through the links below.

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First report14 Nov, 09:26 IST
Latest report14 Nov, 10:46 IST
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The nationwide flight shutdown on Friday (Nov 13) has exposed longstanding weaknesses in the US air traffic control network, raising questions about whether billions of dollars in modernisation efforts can prevent further disruptions.
On November 13, a significant communications failure caused a nationwide ground stop for US flights. Airports experienced delays, cancellations, and diversions, affecting approximately 1.5 million passengers. The Federal Aviation Administration identified…

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