FAA returns to full operations after contractor-caused outage halts US flights

A routine contractor maintenance on a telecom line caused an FAA outage that grounded all US air traffic for hours on Friday; systems are now at full operations. The incident underscores the fragility of aging ATC infrastructure and the need for congressional funding for upgrades.

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