The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) experienced a nationwide delay in air traffic Wednesday due to a computer outage. The agency is currently operating without a permanent leader, as President Joe Biden’s nominee, Phillip Washington, has yet to receive a confirmation hearing.
The FAA said the delays were caused by a problem in the Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system, which sends pilots vital information they need to fly. The agency has ruled out a cyberattack as the cause of the outage.
Flights resumed Wednesday morning, several hours after the outage began. The FAA is now working to ensure that the NOTAM system is functioning properly.
Washington has faced questions about his limited aviation experience and, in September, was named in a search warrant issued as part of a political corruption investigation in Los Angeles. Because his nomination wasn’t acted upon during the last Congress, Biden faced a choice this month of whether to resubmit his name for consideration or identify a new nominee.
The FAA is now working to ensure that the NOTAM system is functioning properly and that no further delays occur. The agency is also working to find a permanent leader to ensure the safety of air travel in the United States.
Key takeaways:
- The FAA experienced a nationwide delay in air traffic Wednesday due to a computer outage.
- The agency is now working to ensure that the NOTAM system is functioning properly and that no further delays occur.
- The agency is also working to find a permanent leader to ensure the safety of air travel in the United States.
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