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Sky Paralysis Recalls 9/11
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration halted departing flights across the country for more than four hours after an air traffic control communications outage that authorities said was linked to a system update. It gradually reopened the airspace at 8:15 p.m. Eastern time. The disruption led to more than 6,600 flight cancellations and 8,600 delays, while other estimates put the number of affected flights at around 7,000, amid crowded airports. Officials attributed the crisis to new technologies that the aging system could not handle, as it struggles with outdated equipment and a shortage of air traffic controllers. The FBI ruled out a cyberattack or criminal activity as the cause of the shutdown, while the investigation focused on the possibility of a software glitch. President Donald Trump called for legislation to modernize aviation infrastructure, and calls were made for an additional $30 billion to $50 billion in funding, despite Congress approving $12.5 billion for upgrades in July 2025.
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