US FAA reopens airspace after comms failure; aging systems blamed

The FAA reopened US airspace after a four-hour closure caused by a massive communication system failure, but operations remain disrupted. The Secretary of Transportation admitted the agency relies on outdated 1980s-era switches, routers, and copper lines, highlighting systemic infrastructure fragility. The incident underscores risks to air travel reliability and potential economic ripple effects.

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