Coverage dated January 10, 2023

What is NOTAM, the FAA computer system that halted all US flights?

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CNN, WXIA, KSNV By Chris Isidore, CNN Business A critical Federal Aviation Administration computer system that experienced an outage Wednesday and briefly halted all US flights provides airlines with a digital bulletin board of crucial safety updates.

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  1. KTVZ Bend

    What is NOTAM, the FAA computer system that halted all US flights? (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    CNN, WXIA, KSNV By Chris Isidore, CNN Business A critical Federal Aviation Administration computer system that experienced an outage Wednesday and briefly halted all US flights provides airlines with a digital bulletin board of crucial safety updates.

  2. WUSA9

    What is NOTAM, the system that caused airline delays Wednesday? (opens WUSA9)

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    WUSA9's feed description

    Longtime aviation insiders could not recall an outage of such magnitude caused by a technology breakdown.

  3. CBS News

    What is NOTAM, the system at the center of the FAA outage? (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Overnight system failure led to hours of delays as departing flights across U.S. were grounded Wednesday morning.

  4. Insider

    What is the FAA's 'NOTAM' system that suffered an outage and caused flight delays? (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    A Notice to Air Mission, or NOTAM, reports an abnormality in the US national airspace system, like a rocket returning to Earth or a runway closure.

  5. Newsweek

    What is the NOTAM? Flights grounded across U.S. after major system outage (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    NOTAMs can be issued by national authorities for many reasons, such as the closing of runways or military exercises resulting in airspace restrictions.

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