Faulty router suspected in US aviation shutdown that disrupted 20,000 flights
A FAULTY router installed by government contractor L3Harris may have triggered a massive shutdown of the United States aviation system that disrupted more than 20,000 flights, officials said. The nearly five-hour disruption on Friday affected communi...
A faulty router installed by contractor L3Harris may have caused a nationwide air traffic disruption that affected over 20,000 flights, according to US officials. The nearly five-hour shutdown on Friday impacted communications at 17 of the FAA's 22 en route air traffic control centers, leading to a nationwide ground stop due to safety concerns.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated that investigators are examining whether the incident resulted from human error, installation problems, or a defective router. L3Harris, which has been carrying out routine maintenance to replace aging copper telecommunications lines with fiber-optic connections, said it is taking the incident seriously and assisting the FAA's investigation.
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