Transport Ministry monitors aviation after US ground stop

MGR Online•Politics•17m ago

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Deputy Prime Minister Piphat Ratchakitprakarn has ordered aviation agencies to enhance monitoring and system readiness following a temporary flight suspension in the United States.

•The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a temporary Ground Stop across the US due to air traffic control communication system failures.
•Piphat Ratchakitprakarn instructed relevant aviation agencies to monitor the situation and check air traffic control system readiness.
•Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai) reported no initial impact on Thai aviation systems or flight delays/cancellations.
•The Ministry of Transport has mandated Aerothai to implement five specific measures for surveillance, system backup, risk management, passenger tracking, and risk assessment.

Overview

•The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a temporary nationwide Ground Stop in the United States because communication systems related to air traffic control failed.
•The FAA Ground Stop affected 22 air traffic control centers across the United States before the order was lifted.
•Piphat Ratchakitprakarn ordered aviation agencies to monitor the situation and inspect air traffic control systems to prevent risks to safety and service continuity in Thailand.
•Piphat Ratchakitprakarn assigned Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai) to monitor air traffic control systems nationwide and coordinate with all Air Traffic Service (ATS) Units.
•Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai) was instructed to check communication systems and backup equipment while maintaining strict cybersecurity prevention measures.
•Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai) must coordinate with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) and Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited to track connecting flights, especially those via Hong Kong.
•Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai) reported that as of the reporting time, there was no impact on Thai aviation systems or operations, with no confirmed flight delays or cancellations.
•The Ministry of Transport advised passengers traveling to or through the United States to check flight status with airlines before traveling.

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Key Entities

Person

Piphat Ratchakitprakarn(พิพัฒน์ รัชกิจประการ)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport.

Organization

Ministry of Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคม)ℹ️

The ministry responsible for instructing aviation agencies to monitor systems following the US ground stop.

Federal Aviation Administration(สำนักงานบริหารการบินแห่งชาติสหรัฐอเมริกา)ℹ️

The US agency that issued the temporary nationwide Ground Stop due to communication system failures.

Aeronautical Radio of Thailand(บวท.)

The agency tasked with monitoring air traffic control systems and assessing risks to Thai aviation.

Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand(สำนักงานการบินพลเรือนแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The agency coordinating the tracking of international connecting flights.

Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited(บริษัท ท่าอากาศยานไทย จำกัด (มหาชน))ℹ️

The agency coordinating the tracking of international connecting flights.

Place

United States(สหรัฐอเมริกา)ℹ️

The country where the temporary nationwide Ground Stop occurred.

Hong Kong(ฮ่องกง)ℹ️

A flight hub identified as a potential point of impact for connecting flights.

Thailand(ประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The country whose aviation systems were monitored for impact following the US events.