A ground stop was implemented at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport on Sunday due to an equipment outage, affecting departures from East Coast airports. The FAA issued the ground stop at 10:40 a.m. ET, causing delays and cancellations. The ground stop was lifted before 12:30 p.m., but delays persisted. This follows recent significant delays at Newark Airport attributed to air traffic controller staffing issues, equipment failures, and a potential air safety concern raised by an air traffic controller.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.