The regulator still uses some computer systems that rely on floppy disks and other outdated hardware, according to one air traffic control union leader.

The award-winning new Terminal A may be the pride of Newark Liberty International Airport. But behind the scenes, the technology that’s keeping the planes in the sky is frighteningly out of date. Some of it relies on floppy discs and used parts sourced from eBay, federal officials said this week.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned on Sunday that he's "concerned" about the whole airspace of the United States, citing old equipment being used by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Newark Liberty has also been hit by runway construction, equipment outages and air-traffic-control staffing shortages that prompted urgent calls from lawmakers for investigations and new funding.

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Many Democrats slamming the Trump admin for transportation issues were silent as the Biden admin oversaw an understaffed, outdated FAA that resulted in dangerous travel conditions across the country.

In a sweeping plan to fix what officials call "decades of neglect," the FAA and DOT are launching a nationwide air traffic control upgrade

The Federal Aviation Administration said late on Friday it plans to meet with major airlines on Wednesday about potential temporary cuts in flights at New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport to address recent major disruptions.

The nation's aging air traffic control system will be replaced with one that is aimed at 21st-century needs while improving safety, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Thursday.

"FAA has no bonding authority and is unlikely to get it for various policy reasons." "Credible bond financing requires a reliable, non-political revenue stream. All FAA's funding comes from Congress via annual appropriations, so it is far too little for ...