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L3Harris Advances FAA Telecom Modernization

May 13, 2026

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Key Takeaways

L3Harris modernizes half of FAA network connections.
4,000 air traffic control facilities and remote sites affected.
Transition to internet protocol-based data exchanges underway.
FAA aims to enhance national airspace system.

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Strategic Implications

This modernization may indicate the FAA's commitment to upgrading its air traffic control infrastructure, which could improve the efficiency and safety of the national airspace system. The transition to internet protocol-based data exchanges suggests a shift towards more modern and secure communication systems, which could benefit the entire aviation industry.

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What Happened

Half Of Air Traffic Control Facilities Now On Internet Protocol

L3Harris Technologies has made significant progress in modernizing the FAA’s telecom infrastructure, with half of the network connections serving over 4,000 air traffic control facilities and remote sites now upgraded to internet protocol-based data exchanges. This effort is part of the FAA’s broader initiative to enhance the national airspace system, and L3Harris has been a longtime manager of the legacy FAA network. The modernization was reported by Aviation Week.

Source | Originally Published: May 13, 2026

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