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US Flight Ban Extended to 11 PM Due to System Malfunction
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has extended a nationwide flight ban until 11:00 p.m. Eastern Time due to a communication malfunction in the air traffic control system. The grounding impacts domestic and international flights, including those to Israel.
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What happened
- 01US flight departures are grounded nationwide until 11 PM Eastern Time.
- 02A communication malfunction in the air traffic control system caused the shutdown.
- 03The ban affects domestic and international flights, including those to Israel.
- 04The FAA stated the 11 PM time is for the order, not the system repair duration.
- 05Departures could resume earlier or the shutdown could be extended.
The duration of the ban is not a definitive timeline for the system's repair and could be adjusted.
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