FAA to phase out floppy disks from air traffic control, CNBC reports
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The FAA is still using 3.5-inch magnetic floppy disks for critical parts of American airspace, according to The Verge. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced plans to replace floppy disks with a new digital system, The Verge reported. The FAA is phasing out floppy disks from air traffic control, Engadget reported.
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The Verge states: The FAA is still using 3.5-inch magnetic floppy disks for critical parts of American airspace.
Sean Duffy states: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced plans to replace floppy disks with a new digital system.
Engadget states: The FAA is phasing out floppy disks from air traffic control.
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Engadget
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