Network update reportedly crashed the L3Harris-run system behind the FAA ground stop
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A network update reportedly crashed the private system that connects America’s air traffic control system, knocking out communications and forcing a nationwide ground stop Friday.

Multiple sources said the update caused the network to reboot, leading to a crash and an outage hitting every Air Route Traffic Control Center. Officials have not publicly confirmed the cause.

The system is operated by defense contractor L3Harris, which did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said there was “no indication, as of yet” that it was a “nefarious act,” calling it “just a telecommunication outage.”

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