The Federal Aviation Administration was utilizing a backup system to ship real-time security alerts to pilots late Saturday as a result of its major one was “experiencing a short lived outage,” the Transportation Division stated.
“The first NOTAM system is experiencing a short lived outage, however there may be presently no influence to the Nationwide Airspace System as a result of a backup system is in place,” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated on social media.
Mr. Duffy was referring to “Discover to Air Missions,” the alerts that the F.A.A. makes use of to share details about hazards within the air or on the bottom, equivalent to closed runways, airspace restrictions and navigational sign disruptions.
He stated the F.A.A. was working to totally restore the system and that the company would offer updates on its standing each half-hour. However he warned of potential “residual” flight delays on Sunday morning.
