Federal Aviation Administration: Quick Facts

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Nov. 13, 2026

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Trump administration blames ‘overloaded’ systems for ground stop after FAA lets flights resume • Nov. 13, 2026, 11:57 PM ET (AP)

The Latest: FAA grounds all flights nationwide due to communications problems • Nov. 13, 2026, 8:22 PM ET (AP)

FAA clears the way for airlines to put Boeing's long-delayed 737 Max 10 into service • Oct. 20, 2026, 7:44 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As	FAA
Areas Of Involvement	aviation • How High Does an Airplane Fly?
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