Bhopal:
Nationwide restrictions on air traffic in the United States have been lifted after a technical disruption brought flight operations to a halt for several hours. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) allowed flights to resume on Friday following the suspension, which caused widespread disruption at airports and affected thousands of passengers. The Trump administration has clarified that initial investigations have found no evidence of a cyberattack.
According to US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, communication and radar-related problems emerged in the air traffic control system. The pressure of running newer technological equipment on ageing systems and networks reportedly caused routers to become overloaded, resulting in inconsistencies in data exchange. Authorities decided to suspend flights as a precautionary measure to ensure aviation safety.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said investigators had found no evidence of a cyberattack so far. Preliminary assessments suggest that the disruption was related to technical and communication systems. However, officials have cautioned against drawing a final conclusion until the investigation is complete.
According to reports, more than 4,700 flights were cancelled and around 10,000 others were delayed during the disruption. Hundreds of aircraft also had to be diverted. Officials said arrangements were made to ensure the safe landing of aircraft.
Although the restrictions have been lifted, aviation services are not expected to return to normal immediately. With aircraft and crew members displaced from their scheduled locations, airlines may need additional time to restore regular operations and clear the backlog of affected flights.
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