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November 14, 2026
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FAA lifts a nationwide ground stop after a communications outage
A failure in the network linking air traffic controllers and pilots stopped takeoffs across the US for hours on Friday. Officials blame old equipment and a patch.
- The FAA stopped takeoffs at every US airport on Friday, November 13, 2026, after a communications failure hit air traffic control centers.
- It was only the third nationwide ground stop in FAA history, after September 11, 2001 and a 2023 outage.
- Officials blamed old switches and routers and "patches" added while new equipment was being installed. They said there is no sign of a cyberattack.
- More than 5,900 flights were cancelled and about 9,100 delayed by the time the stop was lifted, and recovery will take days.
Why it matters: The FAA halted takeoffs at every US airport on Friday after a failure in the network linking air traffic controllers, radars and pilots, the third nationwide ground stop in its history. Officials blame old switches and routers and patches added during an upgrade, and see no sign of a cyberattack. More than 5,900 flights were cancelled. Airlines expect days of knock-on delays.
Read the full story →Tesla opens Cybercab orders at $29,990, plus $299 a month to drive it
Tesla is inviting select customers to buy a Cybercab for personal use. It costs $29,990, but needs a $299 monthly subscription and only works in Robotaxi areas.
- Tesla's Robotaxi account said on Friday, November 13, 2026, that select customers are being invited to buy a Cybercab for personal use.
- The car costs $29,990 before taxes, with a $1,000 non-refundable deposit and an estimated December 2026 delivery in Austin, Texas.
- A $299 a month Autonomy Subscription is required to operate it, and the first month is included.
- The Cybercab only works in Tesla's supported service areas, which for now means its Robotaxi cities in Texas and Florida.
Why it matters: Tesla said on Friday that select customers can now order a Cybercab for personal use at $29,990, with delivery estimated for December in Austin. The car only works with a required $299 a month Autonomy Subscription, and only inside Tesla's Robotaxi areas in Texas and Florida. Tesla has not said when orders open to everyone. A federal safety review of the car's missing pedals is still unresolved.
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