British News Agency

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) suspended departures from airports nationwide until further notice due to a communication problem affecting air traffic control centers.

In a statement posted on social media, US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the FAA had issued a nationwide ground stop covering departures at all US airports.

Duffy stated that a communication problem was affecting all air traffic control centers and noted that FAA technicians were investigating the issue. He added that updated information would be shared as developments emerged.

It was reported that the FAA's decision applied to departures across the country, while aircraft already in the air could continue their flights. International flights would be assessed on a case-by-case basis.