All US departing flights grounded due to communication issues

Summary

Flights departing from across the US have been grounded, following a national order from the country's aviation body. All departing flights at airports in the United States were halted on Friday afternoon by an order from the Federal Aviation Administration. Covered by 6 outlets: 1 lean left, 4 are centre, 1 lean right.

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