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... "Good news America: floppy disks are out, 21st century tech is in," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in the FAA's announcement. Only a few decades late, Sean, but we're sure the flying public appreciates it.

The new system, known as Enterprise Information Display System (E-IDS), is designed to consolidate data from various systems into a common digital platform, allowing air traffic controllers to access operational information and alerts needed to manage flights.

E-IDS is replacing four legacy systems: Information Display System 4, used to track weather and operational info; the Automated Surface Observing System Controller Equipment Information Display System, which also relays weather information; the NAS Information Display System, which relays information about airports and other airspace conditions; and the En Route Information Display System (ERIDS), which handles information about flights.

The FAA said E-IDS will improve how Pilot Reports and Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) are collected and distributed. The agency has had its share of air traffic control SNAFUs, including one in 2023 that temporarily halted domestic flight departures nationwide after someone accidentally deleted a file from the NOTAM system. ...

@#1 ... The agency has had its share of air traffic control SNAFUs, including one in 2023 that temporarily halted domestic flight departures nationwide after someone accidentally deleted a file from the NOTAM system. ...

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And, kudos to the Trump admin for starting to bring the FCC into the 21st century.

Next step, hire more air traffic controllers so that those currently employed can have time off to relieve their stress.

Don't try to fire , hire instead.