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US Proposes $50 Billion to Upgrade Air Traffic Control System

A radar and communications failure in the US air traffic control system prompted a nationwide pause in flight departures on November 13. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called on Congress to approve $50 billion in emergency funding to upgrade aging infrastructure. US airspace reopened that evening, but airlines needed more time to restore normal operations.

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US Halts Takeoffs Nationwide After Air Traffic Control Communications Failure

The Federal Aviation Administration ordered all flights awaiting takeoff across the US to remain on the ground on November 13 until further notice. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said technicians were investigating a communications failure affecting regional air traffic control centers. International flights arriving in the US will be handled case by case.

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