US ATC system overload causes radar outages; Secretary cites data overload

US Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy attributed recent air traffic control disruptions to switches and routers failing under data overload, though he clarified not all national radars were affected. The incident highlights systemic fragility in ATC infrastructure, with uncertainty remaining over scope and duration. This matters as it could impact flight safety and operations, prompting scrutiny of modernization efforts.

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