US blames outdated technology for nationwide flight disruption

Skip linksSkip to Content Live Navigation menuNewsMiddle EastAfricaAsiaUS & CanadaLatin AmericaEuropeAsia PacificExplainedSportOpinionVideoInteractivesOriginalsFeaturesEconomyHuman RightsClimate CrisisInvestigationsIn PicturesScience & TechnologyPodcastsTravelSponsored Content Live Navigation menuUS-Israel war on IranYemen conflictMiddle EastAfricaAsiaAsia PacificEuropeLatin AmericaUS & CanadaUS blames outdated technology for nationwide flight disruptionNewsFeedUS Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says a telecommunications failure during routine maintenance triggered widespread flight disruption and a nationwide ground stop. The fault affected communication with aircraft and radar feeds. Published On 14 Nov 2026