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Una falla de comunicación en el sistema de control computarizado causó una importante congestión aérea y serios retrasos con los vuelos de pasajeros en Estados Unidos.
La falla dejó a más de 100 aviones esperando instrucciones de aterrizaje.Las salidas de aviones se atrasaron en más de 20 aeropuertos del país y cientos de aeronaves en el aire fueron puestas en patrón de espera hasta que recibieran instrucciones de aterrizaje.
La Administración Federal de Aviación (FAA, por sus siglas en inglés) expresó que el problema fue causado por una falla de comunicación en uno de sus centros que procesa los planes de vuelo para la zona este de Estados Unidos.
Los planes de vuelo incluyen información sobre el tipo de aeronave, el número de pasajeros y el destino.
La FAA aseguró que no se dieron problemas de seguridad y que no perdió el contacto con ninguno de los aviones que sobrevolaban esperando aterrizar.
No hubo "terrorismo"
El departamento de Seguridad Interna añadió que no había indicaciones que actos terroristas tuvieron que ver con la falla.
El problema empezó a la 1:25 p.m., hora local, en un centro al sur de la ciudad de Atlanta, estado de Georgia, aparentemente en uno de los programas computarizados.
Un centro en la ciudad de Salt Lake, en el estado de Utah, se está haciendo se cargo de manejar todo el país.
Un portavoz de la FAA informó que se le estaba dando prioridad a los vuelos internacionales, pero que ya se estaba normalizando el tráfico.
No es la primera vez que el anticuado sistema computarizado de control aéreo en EE.UU. ha fallado.
En junio del año pasado, una falla similar en las comunicaciones ocasionó miles de demoras y cancelaciones de vuelos.
Los técnicos de la FFA indicaron que el problema se podría estar solventando este miércoles.
EL COMUNICADO OFICIAL DE LA FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
For Immediate Release
August 25, 2008Contact: Paul Takemoto Phone: (202) 267-3883
ICAO Safety Audit Gives U.S. High Mark
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. aviation system received a score of 91 out of 100 in a new safety audit released today by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a United Nations agency that oversees international civil aviation.
“This audit by ICAO validates our systems approach to safety,” said Robert A. Sturgell, acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “The results show that our priorities are in the right place.”
The U.S. score, which was well above the global average of 56, reflected U.S. compliance with over 9,500 international safety standards. The FAA led U.S. preparations for the audit, which also included the National Transportation Safety Board, the U.S. Coast Guard and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.
The team of ICAO auditors conducted a comprehensive audit of all aspects of civil aviation in the United States, including aircraft operations and airworthiness, accident investigation, navigation services, airports, personnel licensing and legislation and regulations. The auditors interviewed technical experts and conducted site visits to government and industry facilities to assess overall safety oversight.
The Universal Safety Oversight Audit Program was established by ICAO in 1995 at the urging of the United States. It provides civil aviation authorities throughout the world with valuable information on the overall health and effectiveness of their airspace systems.
August 25, 2008Contact: Paul Takemoto Phone: (202) 267-3883
ICAO Safety Audit Gives U.S. High Mark
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. aviation system received a score of 91 out of 100 in a new safety audit released today by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a United Nations agency that oversees international civil aviation.
“This audit by ICAO validates our systems approach to safety,” said Robert A. Sturgell, acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “The results show that our priorities are in the right place.”
The U.S. score, which was well above the global average of 56, reflected U.S. compliance with over 9,500 international safety standards. The FAA led U.S. preparations for the audit, which also included the National Transportation Safety Board, the U.S. Coast Guard and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.
The team of ICAO auditors conducted a comprehensive audit of all aspects of civil aviation in the United States, including aircraft operations and airworthiness, accident investigation, navigation services, airports, personnel licensing and legislation and regulations. The auditors interviewed technical experts and conducted site visits to government and industry facilities to assess overall safety oversight.
The Universal Safety Oversight Audit Program was established by ICAO in 1995 at the urging of the United States. It provides civil aviation authorities throughout the world with valuable information on the overall health and effectiveness of their airspace systems.
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