The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is finally ditching floppy disks—yes, the same outdated storage tech from the '90s—that it’s been using for critical air traffic control systems. The agency confirmed it’s upgrading to modern systems, ending an era where these relics were still handling flight data.

Editor’s Note: It’s a small but symbolic step—imagine the same disks your old school projects were saved on still managing thousands of flights daily. While it’s good news for efficiency (and a bit of a relief for cybersecurity), it also highlights how slow-moving bureaucracy can be when it comes to tech upgrades. For travelers, it likely won’t change much day-to-day, but it’s a long-overdue move into the 21st century.