US grounds all departing flights over safety concerns
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday issued a national ground stop, citing “extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety”.The FAA directed all departing flights to remain grounded until further notice, while inbound international flights would be handled on a case-by-case basis.The agency had earlier announced a ground stop at Chicago O’Hare International Airport due to a communications issue, according to its website.In a statement, the FAA said the nationwide ground stop was necessary “due to extraordinary circumstance and reasons for safety”.This is a developing story
