Gaza Herald – The US Federal Aviation Administration announced on Friday evening that it has halted takeoffs at airports throughout the country due to exceptional circumstances and safety concerns. This decision followed reports of serious problems in air traffic control communication systems.
The order came shortly after flight operations were suspended in Chicago, where similar communication issues had been reported. The administration stated in a press release that all scheduled aircraft must remain stationary until further notice.
International flights will be handled on a case-by-case basis according to the agency’s statement. The release did not specify how long the grounding would last or when normal flight operations would resume.
This report was produced in the Gaza Herald newsroom.
