Late Saturday evening, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) found itself relying on a backup system to dispatch real-time safety alerts to pilots, due to a “temporary outage” affecting its primary notification system, as reported by the Transportation Department.
“While the primary NOTAM system is down momentarily, rest assured that there is no disruption to the National Airspace System, thanks to our robust backup protocols,” announced Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on social media.
Duffy was referencing the “Notice to Air Missions” (NOTAM) alerts, vital communications that the FAA utilizes to inform pilots about potential hazards, whether in the skies above or on the ground below.
These alerts encompass critical information regarding closed runways, airspace restrictions, and any disruptions to navigational signals—essential elements for safe flight operations.
The Secretary indicated that the FAA is diligently working to restore the primary system, committing to provide updates on its status at 30-minute intervals. […]
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