FAA ground stop shuts down flights nationwide

A communications problem is reportedly affecting Air Route Traffic control centers. Getty ImagesRichard Lawler is a senior editor following news across tech, culture, policy, and entertainment. He joined The Verge in 2021 after several years covering news at Engadget.Takeoffs from airports throughout the US paused on Friday after the FAA issued a national ground stop “due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety,” however, planes in the air will be allowed to land. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy tweeted:The FAA issued a nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports following a communication issue impacting all…