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United Airlines planes grounded for 40 minutes over 'automation issues'
June 02, 2015
United Airlines temporarily halted all takeoffs in the United States early Tuesday because of automation issues. Planes in the air were not affected.

The stoppage involving the world's second-largest airline lasted for less than an hour, according to air traffic control notices from the Federal Aviation Administration.

Chicago-based United said by e-mail, "We began delaying flights at approx. 8 a.m. CT to ensure aircraft departed with proper dispatch information. Flights are now departing." United didn't immediately respond to requests for further comment beyond the e-mailed statement.

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