Aviation experts call for system overhaul after FAA suspension
Updated: January 11, 2023 12:15 PM EST
Cause of this travel nightmare. SERA: It’s a big issue and an investigation is underway. Aviation experts say the issue, combined with what happened with Southwest Airlines over the holidays, will shake consumer confidence in air travel. This included a “ground stop” system for all departures within the United States after notification to air mission systems ceased. This system is used to keep pilots informed of runway conditions. Everything from weather to wildlife to construction. A computer failure at Southwest Airlines over the holiday season highlighted the need for a system upgrade, according to aviation experts. >> Here, the technology problem in this industry comes up again with Southwest Airlines. As we’ve seen with Southwest Airlines, the systems we have are very fragile and need upgrading. Or is it a cyber issue? All of these things need to be examined and investigated. Serra: Quinton, who has been with Massport for 35 years, says the only time he remembers when this happened was after 9/11. The U.S. Department of Transportation is conducting a full investigation.The White House tweeted that there was “no evidence of a cyberattack at this time.”
Aviation experts call for system overhaul after FAA suspension
Updated: January 11, 2023 12:15 PM EST
Thousands of flights, including dozens at Boston’s Logan International Airport, were delayed by several hours on Wednesday due to a computer glitch at the Federal Aviation Administration.
A computer glitch at the Federal Aviation Administration delayed thousands of flights across the country by hours on Wednesday, including dozens at Boston’s Logan International Airport.
