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Will L3Harris keep running the FAA network? The FAA plans an AT&T-led replacement by 2028
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Fusion42 · 14 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
The FAA is planning to replace the L3Harris-operated Telecommunications Infrastructure network with a new system led by AT&T, targeting completion by December 2028 as part of a broader air traffic control overhaul. L3Harris continues to upgrade the existing network and holds a separate contract for the national aircraft surveillance network until 2045.
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AT&T is now leading the FAA's telecom network overhaul, which opens opportunities for suppliers along the new fibre, satellite, and wireless links being installed. Your offering should align with the FAA’s 2028 deadline and its shift away from legacy technology.
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