GoKawiilL3Harris says it is aiding FAA probe into Nov. 13 ground stop
L3Harris confirmed it is working with the FAA to investigate the causes of the Nov. 13 nationwide air travel ground stop. The company said it has completed more than 70% of a planned conversion of airspace communications from legacy copper wiring to fiber optic systems, done in coordination with the FAA and telecom partners.
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The statement suggests L3Harris wants to publicly distance its infrastructure upgrade work from blame for the disruption while acknowledging involvement in the systems affected. The ongoing copper-to-fiber transition highlights how aging infrastructure remains embedded in critical air traffic systems even as modernization proceeds.
- L3Harris is cooperating with the FAA's investigation into the Nov. 13 ground stop
- Over 70% of planned copper-to-fiber conversion for airspace communications is complete
- The incident disrupted nationwide air travel, affecting airlines and travelers
Source: l3harris.com — Corporate Headquarters, 2026-11-14
Published there as: “L3Harris statement on the Nov. 13 ground stop”
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