Cable Replacement Triggers FAA System Collapse, Halts U.S. Flights

A routine cable replacement caused a cascading failure across 17 U.S. air traffic control centers, leading to a nationwide flight suspension lasting over four hours—the largest since 9/11. The FAA admits the failure could recur, raising concerns about aging infrastructure and systemic resilience. The incident underscores critical vulnerabilities in U.S. aviation infrastructure and potential economic ripple effects.

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