Editor’s Note: This story will be updated as more information becomes available
The FAA says on Twitter/X: “There has been a temporary telecommunications outage – out of an abundance of caution all flights have been halted. Every flight has been accounted for and international flights will be handled on a case by case basis.”
“Sean Duffy says technicians from Federal Aviation Administration are investigating; Trump’s homeland security secretary says ‘no indication as of yet’ of cyberattack,” according to The Guardian news outlet.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said there is no timeline for resolving the problem.
“It’s going to take some time,” Mullin told reporters. “And so this isn’t going to just be resolved and turned around within the hour.”
The Manchester-Boston Regional Airport in Manchester, NH, said in an alert on its website that it “is currently experiencing a ground stop that will affect flight schedules. Passengers should check directly with their airline for the latest flight status before heading to the airport. We appreciate your patience and will share updates as more information becomes available.”
Get the latest update nationwide on The Guardian website.