FAA to finally ditch floppy disks in what it calls “historic” tech upgrade
Summary
The Federal Aviation Administration is planning a major upgrade for the United States air traffic control system. As part of this long-awaited modernization project, the agency will finally stop using floppy disks.
While you might be pondering whether to replace a smartphone with one that has a slightly better camera or a second screen, the Federal Aviation Administration is planning a much bigger leap in technology for the country's air traffic control system. The FAA said yesterday that it will stop using floppy disks as part of a long-awaited upgrade that will…
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