All flights across the United States were grounded today (Wednesday) following a malfunction in the computer system of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - this was reported according to media in the country.
A source close to the matter told NBC News that all flights will be grounded following the incident.
The FAA said in a statement on its website that NOTAM - the administration's National Airspace System - has been "out of order" since this morning.
NOTAM is a system that contains necessary information for employees in flight operations.
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Technicians are currently working on the malfunction to restore the system to normal operation, but "there is no estimate regarding the time it will take to restore the system."
According to the FAA, "We are currently testing the system. We will provide frequent updates as we progress."
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