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[AZ_HighCountry]

I know where that facility is at. Have been to PIA few times for work.

 

[Davey Crockett]

Yeah Davey but I'm not buying that one, ok?

In the dedicated thread, we all know this problem has existed for years. Am about to post one of those "right on cue" articles in a bit.

The ATC antiquated system needing an upgrade, we all can agree.

The issue is what the taxpayers get for the first $12 billion, and who dropped the ball.

Defense Contractor L3Harris Was Behind Upgrade That Led to Ground Stop

The little-known defense giant does a lot of work for the Federal Aviation Administration and owns the equipment for the agency’s telecommunications network.

www.nytimes.com

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

The ATC antiquated system needing an upgrade, we all can agree.

The issue is what the taxpayers get for the first $12 billion, and who dropped the ball.

Defense Contractor L3Harris Was Behind Upgrade That Led to Ground Stop

The little-known defense giant does a lot of work for the Federal Aviation Administration and owns the equipment for the agency’s telecommunications network.

www.nytimes.com

You and your paywall articles.

L3 is upgrading the surveillance network which is separate from the ATC contract awarded to Peraton.

 

[Davey Crockett]

You and your paywall articles.

L3 is upgrading the surveillance network which is separate from the ATC contract awarded to Peraton.

New York Times. Article showed up for me.

Thank you for the info on L3.