The FAA, led by administrator Chris Rocheleau, is committed to upgrading its outdated air traffic control systems that still rely on floppy disks and Windows 95. With broad political support, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy heralded this as a pivotal infrastructure renewal. Despite current systems still functioning, experts like Professor Sheldon Jacobson highlight the necessity for modernization due to sustainability concerns, as many systems are becoming unsustainable and hard to maintain. The FAA issued a call for proposals to enhance these systems and eliminate the use of obsolete technologies.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy emphasized the infrastructure upgrade as the most significant renewal in decades, reflecting extensive political backing and necessity for modernization.
FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau highlighted the objective to completely revamp the air traffic control systems, moving away from relics such as floppy disks and Windows 95.
Professor Sheldon Jacobson noted that while the current systems function adequately, modernization is imperative due to sustainability issues and outdated functionalities.
The need for upgrades is critical as 51 out of 138 existing systems are unsustainable and increasingly hard to maintain due to a lack of spare parts.
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