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Mon 9 Jun 2025 // 12:43 UTC . The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed that the US air traffic control system still runs on somewhat antiquated bits of technology, including floppy ...

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‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Includes $12.5B for ATC Overhaul, Airport Safety Upgrades include air traffic control tower, ... such as copper wires and floppy disks,” A4A stated in the release.

In 2024, federal spending on airport operations was $12.7 billion, four times higher than $3.1 billion spent on upgrading systems. The mantra of the aviation industry, from executives to pilots ...

“I have toured the FAA air traffic facilities before, and I was horrified to learn that they are still relying on outdated technology like floppy disks,” said U.S. Rep Jeff Van Drew, R-2nd Dist.