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Just 2 More Years Until We’re Done With Floppy Disks, F.A.A. Says

The Federal Aviation Administration announced plans to replace outdated floppy disks used for weather and other critical information across hundreds of air traffic control facilities nationwide. The agency stated it will need two more years to complete the transition, setting a target to eliminate the decades-old technology by the end of 2028. The Enterprise Information Display System will replace the legacy systems at more than 400 sites, including installations at airports such as Rochester.

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  • ✓ The Federal Aviation Administration announced it will phase out floppy disks from air traffic control by the end of 2028.
  • ✓ Outdated floppy disks are used for weather and other critical information at more than 400 air traffic control facilities nationwide.
  • ✓ The Enterprise Information Display System will replace the legacy systems at 435 sites.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 14 independent reporting domains (95% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

The Federal Aviation Administration formally announced a timeline to eliminate floppy disks from air traffic control facilities by the end of 2028.

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  1. FAA Plans to Remove Floppy Disks From Air Traffic Control by 2028

    The Federal Aviation Administration announced plans to replace outdated floppy disks used for weather and other critical information across hundreds of air traffic control facilities nationwide. The agency stated it will need two more years to complete the transition, setting a target to eliminate the decades-old technology by the end of 2028. The Enterprise Information Display System will replace the legacy systems at more than 400 sites, including installations at airports such as Rochester.

    Why it matters

    Legacy technology has long persisted in critical infrastructure sectors, raising operational concerns for oversight bodies. Upgrading air traffic control hardware represents a significant administrative and technical undertaking to modernize national aviation networks.

    What is confirmed

    • The Federal Aviation Administration announced it will phase out floppy disks from air traffic control by the end of 2028.
    • Outdated floppy disks are used for weather and other critical information at more than 400 air traffic control facilities nationwide.
    • The Enterprise Information Display System will replace the legacy systems at 435 sites.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The replacement initiative includes a digital air traffic control system specifically destined for the Rochester airport.

    What to watch next

    • Progress updates on the Enterprise Information Display System rollout across the 435 targeted sites
    • Milestones toward the 2028 completion deadline set by the Federal Aviation Administration
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    5. The New York Times — Just 2 More Years Until We’re Done With Floppy Disks, F.A.A. Says
    6. Reuters — US FAA says it will phase out floppy disks from air traffic control by 2028
    7. WHEC.com — FAA to add new digital air traffic control system at Rochester airport, replacing floppy disks
    8. PCMag — The FAA Is Still Using Floppy Disk-Based Systems, But That's About to Change
    9. Ars Technica — FAA to finally ditch floppy disks in what it calls "historic" tech upgrade
    10. www.opinionpublica.tv — Just 2 more years until we’re done with floppy disks, F.A.A. says
    11. www.fox13news.com — FAA to finally phase out floppy disks from air traffic control...
    12. arstechnica.com — FAA to finally ditch floppy disks in what it calls "historic"...
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