FAA to Phase Out Floppy Disks in Air Traffic Control Towers

The FAA announced plans to replace floppy-disk-based systems in air traffic control towers, ending a decades-old technology dependency. The move modernizes critical aviation infrastructure, reducing risks of system failures and improving data reliability. The transition timeline and full scope remain unspecified.

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