FAA Grounds All US Flights Disrupting Hollywood Weekend Events
The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights across the United States on Friday due to safety concerns affecting air traffic control centers.
Industry Calendar Faces Major Delays
Hollywood executives and talent face travel disruptions as over 7,800 flights experienced delays. The Federal Aviation Administration announced the stoppage just after 1 p.m. PT on Friday. Officials state the grounding lasts until further notice because of extraordinary circumstances. This event marks the first full stoppage since the attacks of September 11.
Communications Issues Halt Air Traffic
An FAA spokesperson explained that a communications problem impacts the Air Route Traffic Control Centers. Law enforcement officials and media outlets confirm preliminary reports indicate this is not a cyberattack. The cause remains unclear while flights move across the country under restricted conditions.
Oscars Ceremony Proceeds Despite Chaos
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will hold its 17th Governors Awards on Sunday at the Ray Dolby Ballroom. Honorary Oscars go to Glenn Close, Ridley Scott and Floyd Norman during this busy season event. Killer Films producers Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler receive the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award that evening.
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