US temporarily halts flight departures at all airports

The United States Federal Aviation Administration announced a nationwide suspension of aircraft departures at all airports in the country.

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This is due to emergency and safety reasons, while incoming international flights will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

"Due to extraordinary circumstances and for safety reasons... based on orders from the Federal Aviation Command, all airports are implementing a ground stop , " the FAA said in a statement for notification.

"All departing flights must remain grounded until further notice. Incoming international flights will be managed on a case-by-case basis," he added.

So far there has been no further detailed information regarding the implementation of the suspension.