# The FAA is finally ditching floppy disks

https://mins.news/en/item/131113

- The Verge, 2026-11-05 17:13 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.theverge.com/transportation/1027511/faa-floppy-disks-sean-duffy-air-traffic-control-eids

> The FAA is introducing E-IDS, a digital system to replace four legacy setups across more than 400 air traffic control facilities. Upgrades have begun at five sites, with rollout planned across 435 facilities by the end of 2028. The article argues that replacing floppy disks will not fix deeper aviation problems, including controller shortages and burnout.

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