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Air Traffic Control in the US Still Runs on Windows 95 and Floppy Disks
The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking contractors to modernize its decades-old computer systems within four years.
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Floppy Disks and Windows 95: The FAA Needs New Tech
The FAA will no longer use Windows 95 for air traffic control. Floppy disks, another tech relic, will also be canned—something that should have happened a long time ago, one would think. Paper strips ...
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FAA says goodbye to Windows 95 and Floppy Disks in air traffic control overhaul
The FAA is set to overhaul its ancient air traffic control systems that still uses a combination of Windows 95, floppy disks, ...
US aviation is another industry looking to finally wave goodbye to frightfully persistent floppy disks
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as reported by NPR, is looking to ditch the ancient technology of floppy disks and ...
Upgrading Windows 10 to 11: Here’s everything you need to know
Support for Windows 10 ends in October 2025. We explain how to update to Windows 11 24H2 and what you need to keep in mind.
US air traffic control aims to replace Windows 95, floppy disks and paper strips
US air traffic control works with outdated systems that have led to failures. Air traffic control is now to be modernized.
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FAA Finally Ditches Floppy Disks and Windows 95 for Air Traffic Control
FAA finally ditches floppy disks and Windows 95 from air traffic control in massive $billions upgrade. What this means for ...
Windows 95 and floppy disks are still crucial for modern US air travel
If you are planning a flight to the USA in the near future, you should know this: Without Windows 95 and floppy discs, many ...
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FAA Chief Promises "No More Floppy Disks" Will Be Used In Air Traffic Control In Major Overhaul
According to the acting head of the FAA, air traffic control will also stop using paper printouts and Windows 95.