US Stops All Departing Flights After a Communication Problem

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stopped all planes. No planes can take off anywhere in the United States. The reason was a communication problem at air traffic control centers.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the problem hit every control center. The FAA said it acted because of an emergency. It also said safety was a concern.

The FAA sent a notice. All planes that are leaving must stay on the ground. They must stay there until the FAA gives an update. Flights coming from other countries will be handled one by one.

For now, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said there were no signs. He said there was no sign that someone did it on purpose.