FAA finally phases out floppy disks in US air traffic control towers

The FAA is replacing aging floppy-disk-based systems in US air traffic control towers, a long-overdue modernization of critical aviation infrastructure. The transition highlights systemic underinvestment in ATC technology, though no immediate safety impact is reported. The move signals a gradual upgrade but raises questions about the pace of broader FAA modernization.

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