US Federal Aviation Administration says it will phase out floppy disks from air traffic control by 2028
Summary
The US Federal Aviation Administration has announced plans to phase out floppy disks used in air traffic control by 2028, part of a broader modernization of the National Airspace System. The move aims to replace legacy hardware with more secure and reliable storage and processes, requiring coordinated upgrades across systems and training. This reflects ongoing modernization of critical infrastructure and the shift away from outdated technologies.