The USA finally abandons the use of ancient floppy disks in air traffic control

The FAA is phasing out floppy drives from aircraft control systems, replacing outdated technology with modern solutions. This change comes nearly 25 years after floppy disks disappeared from personal computers. Interestingly, the FAA is retiring 8-inch disks, which have been used for decades in air traffic control systems to store critical data. These older systems are not connected to the internet, providing protection against cyberattacks. The modernization is funded by a $12.5 billion budget approved by Congress, with full implementation expected by the end of 2028. However, floppy disks may still be used in some aircraft until they are retired.