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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced the replacement of outdated floppy disks used in air traffic control operations with the Enterprise - Information Display System (E-IDS). The new system, which consolidates important information into a digital display, is being rolled out at 435 sites by the end of 2028. The first installations are at Atlantic City International Airport, Nashville International Airport, Greater Rochester International Airport, and data processing hubs in Atlanta and Salt Lake City. The FAA's decision to modernize its technology follows concerns raised by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) about the agency's planning for the overhaul. Despite the upgrade, the FAA still faces challenges such as a global shortage of air traffic controllers and outdated telecoms systems.
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