# Duffy links FAA outage to wiring work, cites possible faulty router

_Published Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 1:05 PM EST · Infrastructure · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

Sean Duffy blamed Friday's FAA outage on work replacing copper wiring with fiber at a remote facility, The Wall Street Journal reported. He said contractor L3Harris may have installed a faulty router.

Instability originating at the location prompted a nationwide ground stop. Airlines continued canceling flights as they worked to reset operations.

## Sources

- [Techmeme](https://www.techmeme.com/261114/p14#a261114p14)

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Published: 2026-11-14T18:05:56.977Z
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