If you're transferring data physically via floppy disk, there's nothing to hack remotely. So while it's inefficient, cumbersome, and slow, at least it's safe.

On Wednesday, acting FAA administrator Chris Rocheleau told the House Appropriations Committee that the Federal Aviation Administration plans to replace its aging air traffic control systems, which ...

A new bill supports air traffic control recruitment and retention efforts and mental health services for controllers. Here's what we know.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as reported by NPR, is looking to ditch the ancient technology of floppy disks and bring its tech practices more in line with the modern age.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed that the US air traffic control system still runs on somewhat antiquated bits of technology, including floppy disks and paper strips. This came ...

Cracking the windows makes no difference. It has been a long, deadly flu season in Arizona and the virus is still here Floppy disks, staffing crisis: Inside the fight to fix air traffic control in ...

We agree! NOW is the time to make investments that will modernize ATC and ensure that the U.S. has a world-class aviation system. The days of copper wires, floppy disks and paper strips must end ...

In 2024, federal spending on airport operations was $12.7 billion, four times higher than $3.1 billion spent on upgrading systems.

News Newark airport uses floppy discs for air traffic control and more terrifying facts about FAA’s crumbling system Updated: May. 11, 2025, 3:11 p.m. | Published: May. 11, 2025, 7:00 a.m.