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Congress approved a sweeping budget deal that includes $12.5 billion to modernize America’s aging air traffic control system.
Congress approved a sweeping budget deal that includes $12.5 billion to modernize America’s aging air traffic control system.
Congress approved a sweeping budget deal that includes $12.5 billion to modernize America’s aging air traffic control system.
Air Traffic Control in the US Still Runs on Windows 95 and Floppy Disks The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking contractors to modernize its decades-old computer systems within four years.
The FAA is set to overhaul its ancient air traffic control systems that still uses a combination of Windows 95, floppy disks, and paper cards.
President Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration was grilled by senators Wednesday on critical safety-related issues, including the required hours needed for pilots, the ...
US air traffic control systems are to get an upgrade, finally ending the use of 30-year-old operating system Windows 95, and dispensing with floppy disks and paper strips in the process.
Years of data show US air traffic control system ‘straining at the seams’ Near collisions, equipment failures and staff shortages have left pilots and controllers stressed.
US air traffic control still runs on Windows 95 and floppy disks Agency seeks contractors to modernize decades-old systems within four years.
Air traffic controllers are in high demand—but is the shortage putting your safety at risk when you fly?
TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. In brief: It's 2025, and the FAA has decided it's time to stop using floppy disks and Windows 95 for air traffic control.
Billions of taxpayer dollars have gone to internet upgrades, yet air traffic control systems remain stuck in the age of copper lines. Airlines for America (A4A) is leading the charge for ...