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US Air Traffic Failure Suspends Takeoffs and Affects Flights in Brazil
The shutdown in the United States was triggered by a communication issue at control centers, causing Brazilian airports to keep aircraft grounded with no evidence of a cyberattack.
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The essentials of this story
- What happened
- Suspension of flights and takeoffs originating from or heading to the United States following an air traffic control failure.
- Who is affected
- Passengers with flights scheduled between Brazil and the United States, as well as airlines and airports such as Guarulhos and Galeão.
- What changes
- Aircraft bound for the US must remain on the ground until further guidance, and passengers need to consult airlines regarding changes.
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