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Secretary Duffy criticizes key contractor L3Harris over FAA ground stop | CNN Politics

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November 14, 2026 • 12:00 PM
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Secretary Duffy sharply criticized contractor L3Harris over the FAA outage, saying there could have been mistakes during a router switch. He also said it’s unclear whether the cause was contractor error or faulty equipment. L3Harris says it is supporting the FAA’s investigation.

Secretary Duffy criticizes key contractor L3Harris over FAA ground stop | CNN Politics

Secretary Duffy sharply criticized contractor L3Harris over the FAA outage, saying there could have been mistakes during a router switch. He also said it’s unclear whether the cause was contractor error or faulty equipment. L3Harris says it is supporting the FAA’s investigation.

Secretary Duffy sharply criticized contractor L3Harris over the FAA outage, saying there could have been mistakes during a router switch. He also said it’s unclear whether the cause was contractor error or faulty equipment. L3Harris says it is supporting the FAA’s investigation.

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy held a press conference today and stated that yesterday’s FAA telecom issues were not the results of a cyberattack.

Passengers at O’Hare International Airport are facing another day of travel disruptions, with some waiting for their bags, others hoping to catch a flight and many still unsure when they’ll get to their destinations.

Frustrated travelers facing delayed or canceled flights at US airports have been taking to social media to document their experiences. Federal officials warned it will take time for airports and airlines to get back to full capacity following a massive grounding.

Frustrated travelers will continue to face delayed or canceled flights and hours-long waits at US airports, as federal officials warned it will take time for airports and airlines to get back to full capacity following a massive grounding.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin called for a “complete overhaul” of FAA’s technology systems, citing new equipment overwhelming the old framework as the reason for the ground stop.

SpaceX has launched what could be an unprecedented test flight of Starship — the most powerful launch vehicle ever constructed — from the company’s facilities in Starbase, Texas.

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