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The United States witnessed a rare nationwide aviation shutdown after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded all flights due to communications problems. The disruption triggered fears of a possible terrorist attack, with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin acknowledging that DHS had received a flood of calls from concerned Americans asking whether the incident was terror-related. Mullin, however, urged the public not to panic, confirming that all aircraft already in the air
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Travelers on Air India flights faced significant delays due to a nationwide communication failure that affected the FAA, leading to a temporary ground halt of all flight departures across the U.S. Although the ground stop has since been lifted, passengers should brace for ongoing disruptions as the situation unfolds. Investigations are in progress to pinpoint the cause behind this communication breakdown, with safety being the top priority for FAA officials.

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