FAA Grounds Nationwide Flights Over Air Traffic Control Communication Issue
The FAA ordered a nationwide ground stop Friday afternoon, halting all departing U.S. flights until further notice over a communication issue at air traffic control centers. Airline stocks ended lower.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered a rare nationwide ground stop Friday afternoon, halting all departing U.S. flights until further notice, citing extraordinary circumstances and safety reasons due to a communication issue at air traffic control centers, sending airline stocks modest…