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US FAA says it will phase out floppy disks from air traffic control by 2028

First reported by Reuters · 15h ago

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The risk of using outdated technology in critical systems is reduced.

What happened

The US Federal Aviation Administration will phase out floppy disks from air traffic control systems by 2028.

What it means

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This change addresses the long-standing use of obsolete technology in a vital sector. The transition away from floppy disks signals a move towards modernizing infrastructure that ensures the reliability and security of air traffic control.

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US FAA says it will phase out floppy disks from air traffic control by 2028

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