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Was the massive FAA outage a cyberattack? What officials are saying
By David Robinson
FAA suddenly grounds flights nationwide after communication problem
Angela Lopez
Angela Lopez
Reporter · Lancaster, PA
Angela is a seasoned journalist with a degree in Political Science from Bryn Mawr College, bringing over 9 years of experience in reporting on local governance. Before joining Lancaster Current, she worked at WHYY, covering Philadelphia's local politics.
More from Angela →Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 9:44 PM · 1 min read
Air travelers across the country faced an unusual disruption Friday after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop, temporarily keeping departing planes from taking off. CNBC reported that the FAA nationwide ground stop followed communication problems affecting multiple air traffic control centers. FAA technicians were investigating the problem Friday afternoon.
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