Sci & Tech● Elevated1h ago · Nov 13, 2026, 11:51 PM
Update to network connecting air traffic control system led to outage before ground stop, sources ay
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from CBS News · North America
An update to the private communications network that connects America's air traffic control system caused the system to reboot, leading to a crash and a communications outage, multiple sources told CBS News. Lindsey Reiser anchors continuing coverage.
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