Flights at several major Northeast airports were grounded after a fiber-optic cable was accidentally severed during construction in New Jersey, disrupting air traffic control communications. The Federal Aviation Administration imposed the halt, affecting airports including those in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Travelers faced delays as the agency worked to restore systems and resume operations. The incident underscores the critical role of infrastructure in maintaining aviation safety and efficiency.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) halted flights at multiple airports in the Northeast on Monday, citing the accidental cutting of a fiber cable at a construction site in New Jersey. Ground stops were originally in effect at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in Queens, N.Y.; Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR); Philadelphia International Airport (PHL);...
