FAA is still working to fully restore the system (Representative)
Operations are slowly resuming after flights across the US were suspended due to a glitch in the US regulator FAA’s computer system. The White House has denied any evidence of a cyberattack “at this time”.
Here’s what we know so far:
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The US Federal Aviation Administration said flight operations were gradually resuming and it expected departures to resume at airports at 9 a.m. Eastern Time.
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At least 5,400 flights were grounded and more than 550 canceled in the US on Wednesday, according to online flight tracker FlightAware.
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The FAA lifted a ground stop order that halted all domestic departures until 9 a.m. Eastern Time.
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21,000 flights scheduled to take off in the US today
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The FAA says some functions of the Aviation Mission Notification system are starting to go online again.
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The system warns pilots of hazards or any changes to airport facility services and related procedures.
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The FAA is still working to fully restore the system and there is no current estimated time for full recovery.
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The flight regulator has activated the hotline.
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