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Flights halted at airports across US, including El Paso, due to air traffic control communications problems, FAA says
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· November 13, 2026
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Update: 6:45 p.m. Friday: The Federal Aviation Administration says airplane departures can resume after the agency lifted a nationwide ground stop caused by communications problems. Original story: The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon, including at...
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Key points Friday: The Federal Aviation Administration says airplane departures can resume after the agency lifted a nationwide ground stop caused by communications problems. Original story: The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon, including at... More Local Today’s briefing Local events
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