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Why a problem on the ground can affect flights thousands of miles away among other issues

Why it’s here: Covers a nationwide FAA ground stop caused by failures in the air traffic control communications system, tied to a congressionally funded $12.5B modernization effort and Transportation Secretary Duffy's request for more funding, which is space-adjacent infrastructure policy relevant to DC though not clearly in the listed technology areas; treated as relevant due to federal funding and policy fight.

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  1. YesterdayChronWhy a problem on the ground can affect flights thousands of miles away among other issuesAn FAA telecom cutover by contractor L3 Harris triggered a router flood that forced a more-than-four-hour nationwide ground stop, with DOT still determining whether the contractor or the new equipment was at fault.
    4 articles · Los Angeles Times, New York Post
    1. YesterdayLos Angeles TimesEarliestAirport nightmares continue as FAA struggles to pinpoint blame for historic meltdown
    2. YesterdayYahooPickupWhy a problem on the ground can affect flights thousands of miles away among other issues
    3. YesterdayChronPickupWhy a problem on the ground can affect flights thousands of miles away among other issues
    4. 23h agoNew York PostPickupTravelers Scrambling at SoCal Airports After FAA Ground Stop
    Duffy blames L3Harris router for FAA nationwide ground stop, seeks funding128 linked

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4 outlets · first seen yesterday

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  • Federal Aviation Administration
  • Department of Transportation
  • Sean Duffy
  • regional air traffic control centers
  • Bryan Bedford

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Why a problem on the ground can affect flights thousands of miles away among other issues — The Wave