FAA lifts US ground stop after telecom outage hits ATC

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lifted a nationwide ground stop after a telecom outage disrupted air traffic control, causing ~7,000 flight delays and cancellations. US Transport Secretary Duffy blamed ageing analogue infrastructure and urged Congress to fund a full ATC system overhaul. Homeland Security ruled out a cyberattack. Over 3,500 aircraft were airborne when the stop was issued.