US nationwide flight disruption exposes air traffic control failures

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The disruption affected airports across the United States and highlighted vulnerabilities in aging aviation infrastructure. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy attributed the stoppage to an outdated air traffic control system, while the White House said there was no evidence of a cyberattack. The incident was among the most consequential global breaking stories because of its broad immediate impact on air travel and renewed scrutiny of US aviation resilience.

Sources: BBC, Euronews, Reuters