# L3Harris says airspace communications conversion is more than 70% complete

_Published Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 8:06 PM EST · Infrastructure · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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L3Harris says it and its telecommunications partners, working with the FAA, have completed more than 70% of the planned conversion of National Airspace System communications from copper wires to fiber optics.

The company is supporting the FAA's investigation into the conditions behind the Nov. 13 nationwide ground stop, which affected travelers, airlines and air traffic operations. Its statement does not assign a cause to the disruption.

## Sources

- [l3harris.com](https://www.l3harris.com/newsroom/press-release/2026/11/l3harris-statement-nov-13-ground-stop)

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