The FAA Is Finally Phasing Out Floppy Disks From Air Traffic Control
Engadget ·
Seems about time for an upgrade.
The FAA Is Finally Phasing Out Floppy Disks From Air Traffic Control
Seems about time for an upgrade.
2 sources · 2 articles · updated 2026-11-05 19:16 UTC · tech
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The FAA is finally ditching floppy disks
The Verge ·
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the FAA is replacing 1980s floppy disks with the E-IDS digital system, using legacy tech debt to deflect from aviation crises.