The Federal Aviation Administration suspended all U.S. takeoffs Friday, citing safety concerns as officials investigated a communications disruption and the possible role of a software update. (Foto: Instagram)
The FBI is examining whether a software update may have disrupted air traffic in the United States, according to a Bloomberg report published Friday night, November 13, 2026, citing people familiar with the investigation.
The FBI has ruled out a cyberattack or criminal activity as the cause, according to the report. Markwayne Mullin, the U.S. secretary of homeland security, had also dismissed the possibility of a cyberattack.
The Federal Aviation Administration halted all takeoffs across the country on Friday, citing “safety reasons” and “extraordinary circumstances.”
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said a communications problem affecting the nation’s air traffic control centers prompted the suspension. The possible role of a software update remains under examination.
