Flight Departures Resume in US After FAA Outage

A nationwide freeze on flights occurred due to a NOTAM system outage, affecting 6700 flights with 1000 cancellations. The cause is under investigation, with no signs of a cyber attack. Recovery is expected by the next day, with international flights largely unaffected. Major airports like Chicago O'Hare and Newark faced significant disruptions.

What is the primary function of the NOTAM system mentioned in the report?

• To manage air traffic control

• To monitor passenger check-ins

• To provide updates on flight conditions

• To schedule flight departures

What has the Secretary of Transportation done in response to the NOTAM system outage?

• Implemented a temporary flight ban

• Launched a full investigation

• Announced a new flight schedule

• Increased airport security

How many flights were affected by the two-hour grounding?

• 6000 flights delayed and 1500 canceled

• 8000 flights delayed and 500 canceled

• 5000 flights delayed and 2000 canceled

• 6700 flights delayed and 1000 canceled

Which of the following airports experienced significant delays due to the outage?

• Los Angeles International

• Chicago O'Hare

• Miami International

• San Francisco International

What is the expected timeline for flight operations to return to normal?

• By the end of the month

• Within a few hours

• By the end of the day

• By the end of the week