FAA to phase out floppy disks from air traffic control systems

First reported by The Verge 5 hr agoLatest report 4 hr ago2 sources

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The Federal Aviation Administration is replacing floppy disks currently used in critical air traffic control operations. Reports indicate the phase-out will be completed by 2028, marking the end of reliance on 3.5-inch magnetic disks in American airspace management.

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The Verge17:135 hr ago
The FAA is finally ditching floppy disks (opens The Verge in a new tab)
The air traffic control tower is seen San Diego International Airport on May 27th in San Diego, California. | Photo by Kevin Carter / Getty Images It's the year 2026 and the Federal Aviation Administration is still running critical pieces of American airspace…
CNA17:454 hr ago
US FAA says it will phase out floppy disks from air traffic control by 2028 (opens CNA in a new tab)