US Homeland Security chief reassures flyers after FAA ground stop

Summary

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said there is no reason for the public to be afraid after the FAA grounded all flights. The stop, attributed to old, overloaded systems, was lifted after more than five hours on Friday.

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Why it matters by industry

• Media & Telecommunications

  The FAA ground stop is a significant operational event affecting air travel and communications systems, relevant to telecommunications and network reliability in the media and telecommunications industry.

• Transport & Logistics

  This is a major operational disruption affecting the entire U.S. aviation network, with safety and system reliability implications for air travel.