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FAA plans to retire floppy disks and replace aging air traffic control technology at 400-plus facilities by 2028

The FAA plans to replace decades-old technology, including floppy disks, at more than 400 air traffic control facilities by 2028. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is also seeking a vote on a proposed $30 billion ATC overhaul, though the articles do not specify how that funding relates to the replacement plan.

FAA

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Begins Retiring Decades Old Floppy Disks from Air Traffic Control as Part of Ongoing Modernization Effort Deployment of Brand New Air Traffic Control Continues at Record Pace

Politico Pro

POLITICO Pro: Duffy hopes for lame-duck vote on $30B air traffic control overhaul

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2026-11-05T13:28:23.459757-08:00

Airlines

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ch-aviation • Samoa Airways (OL

Samoa Airways surveys diaspora on jet funding

By ch-aviation: The Samoan government is again assessing interest among the country's diaspora in investing in the proposed relaunch of jet operations by Samoa Airways (OL, Apia Faleolo), according to an official statement issued on November 2, 2026.

1 Source

2026-11-05T17:04:47.530398-08:00

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Bloomberg • Angus Whitley

Qantas Hikes Fares, Deepens Cuts to Flying as Fuel Costs Bite

By Bloomberg: Qantas Airways Ltd. is hiking air fares and making deeper cuts to its domestic flight schedules early next year to tackle rising fuel prices.

Also: Australian Aviation, theaviationhub.co.uk and businessnews.com.au

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2026-11-05T15:04:46.874790-08:00

ATC North America Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management

Reuters • David Shepardson

US FAA says it will phase out floppy disks from air traffic control by 2028

By Reuters: The US Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday it will ‌replace by the end of 2028 the outdated floppy disks used for weather and other critical information at more than 400 air traffic control facilities across the country.

aviationnews.eu

Out with the Floppy Disks: FAA Begins Massive Air Traffic Control System Upgrade

3 Sources

2026-11-05T14:04:28.004067-08:00

North America Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

FAA backs JetZero engine tests with US$ 5.3 million award

By Air Data News: Funding will support flight testing of the top-mounted engine installation on the full-scale Jet1 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded JetZero US$ 5.3 million to flight-test the unusual engine installation of its blended-wing-body demonstrator, which is scheduled to fly for the first time in late 2027.

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2026-11-05T15:04:30.855126-08:00

Satellite

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

SES Sees Aviation, Defense Momentum Drive Modest Q3 Revenue Growth

By Via Satellite: Growth in aviation and defense pushed SES’s Networks segment 6% revenue growth in the third quarter on a like-for-like (LFL) basis, as overall revenue grew by a modest 4.2% year-over-year.

Space Intel Report

SES: We've secured launches for 7 GEO satellites, 28 K2 MEO-orbit spacecraft and 18 MEOs for Europe's Iris2, all by 2030

Also: Seeking Alpha

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2026-11-05T13:05:21.459486-08:00

Supply Chain Europe M&A Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Leonardo’s plan for aerostructures joint-venture slowed by ‘geopolitical’ headwinds

By FlightGlobal: Italian aerospace giant continues talks with prospective partner but is also developing 'standalone' approach.

1 Source

2026-11-05T14:04:54.427122-08:00

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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Investigators find pieces of Learjet’s elevator miles from Florida crash site

By AeroTime: Investigators found three pieces of a Learjet 60’s left elevator between 1.3 and 3.8 miles from the crash site in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Also: avbrief.com and CNN

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2026-11-05T11:34:32.320618-08:00

FAA plans to retire floppy disks and replace aging air traffic control technology at 400-plus facilities by 2028

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Begins Retiring Decades Old Floppy Disks from Air Traffic Control as Part of Ongoing Modernization Effort Deployment of Brand New Air Traffic Control Continues at Record Pace

POLITICO Pro: Duffy hopes for lame-duck vote on $30B air traffic control overhaul

Samoa Airways surveys diaspora on jet funding

Qantas Hikes Fares, Deepens Cuts to Flying as Fuel Costs Bite

US FAA says it will phase out floppy disks from air traffic control by 2028

Out with the Floppy Disks: FAA Begins Massive Air Traffic Control System Upgrade

FAA backs JetZero engine tests with US$ 5.3 million award

SES Sees Aviation, Defense Momentum Drive Modest Q3 Revenue Growth

SES: We've secured launches for 7 GEO satellites, 28 K2 MEO-orbit spacecraft and 18 MEOs for Europe's Iris2, all by 2030

Leonardo’s plan for aerostructures joint-venture slowed by ‘geopolitical’ headwinds

Investigators find pieces of Learjet’s elevator miles from Florida crash site

Samoa Airways surveys diaspora on jet funding

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Qantas Hikes Fares, Deepens Cuts to Flying as Fuel Costs Bite

FAA backs JetZero engine tests with US$ 5.3 million award

US FAA says it will phase out floppy disks from air traffic control by 2028

Leonardo’s plan for aerostructures joint-venture slowed by ‘geopolitical’ headwinds

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