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FAA Confirms Computer Glitch Behind Flight Disruptions Last Week, No Evidence of Cyberattack or Malicious Intent Found.Image courtesy of media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com

FAA Confirms Computer Glitch Behind Flight Disruptions Last Week, No Evidence of Cyberattack or Malicious Intent Found.

By News Masher on January 20, 2023

This article discusses the FAA's statement confirming that the massive flight disruption that grounded thousands of planes last week was caused by a contractor unintentionally deleting files while attempting to synchronize the primary and backup databases. The NOTAM system, which provides pilots with vital information, was affected by the outage, and the FAA is continuing to investigate the incident and is working to prevent similar issues in the future.

FAA and NTSB Investigate Potentially Dangerous Incident at JFK AirportImage courtesy of img.huffingtonpost.com

FAA and NTSB Investigate Potentially Dangerous Incident at JFK Airport

By News Masher on January 16, 2023

On January 13th, 2023, a potentially dangerous incident occurred at John F. Kennedy International Airport when an American Airlines Boeing 777 crossed the runway in front of a Delta Air Lines Boeing 737 that was preparing for takeoff. The FAA and NTSB have launched an investigation into the incident, and the audio recording of Air Traffic Control communications has been released. The FAA and NTSB are committed to ensuring the safety of the flying public and will take all necessary steps to ensure that similar incidents do not occur in the future.