#US #airtrafficcontrol still runs on #Windows95 and #floppydisks
US air traffic control still runs on Windows 95 and floppy disks https://arstechni.ca/tmqy #governmenttechnology #airtrafficcontrol #Vintagecomputing #ChrisRocheleau #Infrastructure #transportation #legacysystems #modernization #USgovernment #floppydisks #retrotech #SeanDuffy #windows95 #aviation #Biz&IT #Tech #FAA
#faa #airtrafficcontrol #technology #spiffy #USA
Guess what, everybody. Air traffic controllers may no longer be forced to use systems that rely on floppy discs. No word yet on where the government will be sourcing all the new CD-ROMs
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/06/nx-s1-5424682/air-traffic-control-overhaul
Isaac Stanley-Becker of The Atlantic reveals a troubling narrative: Following a tragic aviation disaster, Trump blamed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) hiring practices for the crash, despite lacking evidence. He initiated a costly investigation into DEI's supposed impact on safety. Experienced controllers argue such inquiries are unnecessary, debunking Trump's claims. Discover the deeper implications and facts behind this heated discourse. Read more: https://www.alternet.org/plane-crash-dei/ #AviationSafety, #DEI, #Trump, #Biden, #Investigation, #AirTrafficControl
Are you planing to travel by plane in the US any time in this decade? Have a nice flight, no really have a nice flight.
Air Traffic Control: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeABJbvcJ_k
#AirTrafficControl #AirSafety #DOGE #Reagan #HolyFuck #Politics and #Computerdisks #Win95
#AirTrafficControl:
@lastweektonight with #JohnOliver (#HBO)
John Oliver discusses the working conditions of #airtrafficcontrollers, why those conditions are impacting us all, and – for those under 30 – what a “floppy disk” is.
Mandel Ngan reveals a controversial new "gold card" program from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick that permits non-U.S. citizens to secure permanent residency for a $5 million fee, with the launch site Trumpcard.gov coming soon. Legal experts are skeptical about its legitimacy. Other topics include significant political and social updates, including sentencing and celebrity news. For full details, click the link: https://www.thedailybeast.com/lutnick-teases-imminent-launch-of-trumps-gold-card-visa/ #TrumpCard, #Braddock, #ESPN, #AirTrafficControl, #KimKardashian, #Diddy, #NewOrleansJailbreak, #PopeLeoXIV, #NikePrices
My colleague @willguisbond did a great job of breaking down the air traffic control mess at #Newark airport on the What Next: TBD podcast. Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/46q66bzDIYx6RmbnfxtrNb
Um...this can't be good.
"One inside source said that four frequencies from the two main towers at the Longmont center were already out of service. Air traffic controllers were communicating with pilots on a backup fifth frequency, which then went out."
#FAA #Aviation #Denver #Colorado #AirTrafficControl #USA
https://www.denver7.com/news/investigations/outage-leaves-up-to-20-pilots-headed-to-denver-airport-unable-to-contact-air-traffic-control-on-monday
"My prediction is that the air traffic control crisis is the shape of things to come. In a matter of months Trump, Musk and company have severely degraded the morale and, eventually, the quality of the federal work force. And the result will be many more debacles."
~ Paul Krugman
#Trump #Musk #DOGE #AirTrafficControl #Newark #AirTravel #airport
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https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/lessons-from-the-newark-debacle
"Duffy’s disclosure on Monday followed his repeated assurances to the American public that it is safe to fly from Newark, despite a spate of dramatic outages affecting the airport’s radar systems that is causing ongoing disruption and delays. ...
On Monday the airport’s scheduled roster of 14 air traffic controllers was depleted to just three, leading to delays in flights of up to seven hours."
#Trump #Musk #DOGE #AirTrafficControl #Newark #AirTravel #airport
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"Sean Duffy, the Trump administration’s transportation secretary, has revealed that he switched flights for his wife this week to help her avoid flying out of beleaguered Newark Liberty, one of the busiest airports in the New York area."
~ Ed Pilkington
#Trump #Musk #DOGE #AirTrafficControl #Newark #AirTravel #airport
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my prediction
Paul Krugman exposes critical failures in the FAA amid Newark's recent air traffic chaos. He links this to anti-government rhetoric, highlighting issues like understaffing, outdated tech, and low federal salaries that hinder recruitment in high-cost areas. Despite job security efforts, federal workers remain demoralized in an environment devaluing their contributions. Without significant reform, the air traffic control crisis hints at persistent systemic issues. Read more here: https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/lessons-from-the-newark-debacle
#PaulKrugman #AirTrafficControl #Government #FAA #JobSecurity #PublicSector #Bureaucracy
A 3rd Newark airport outage was prevented by software update: official
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the recent problems that have led to hundreds of cancellations and delays could have been avoided by the Biden administration.
#Transportation #Technology #Politics #Newark #USNews #airtrafficcontrol
https://globalnews.ca/news/11176395/newark-airport-outage-updates-duffy/
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confronts claims about air traffic controller firings, asserting that only probationary employees were dismissed, with no impact on safety positions. He stresses the FAA’s commitment to hire more controllers despite the fallout, labeling media coverage as "Fake News." Duffy's statements raise questions about transparency and accountability. Read more: https://crooksandliars.com/2025/05/people-died-duffy-lied #Transportation #SeanDuffy #FAA #AirTrafficControl #FakeNews #PublicSafety
If any youngsters (or not so youngsters) are looking for a rewarding career in aviation, then recruitment is open again for Trainee Air Traffic Controllers with NATS. If you have any questions about the career or process, feel free to message me.
https://www.nats.aero/careers/operations/trainee-air-traffic-controllers/
“Not everyone is suited to a job protecting thousands of people from a gruesome death every second of the working day, when a single mistake can mean catastrophe.” www.bloomberg.com/news/feature... #US #AirTrafficControl
Why the US Air Traffic Control...
Again, dark radar screens at #EWR #AirTrafficControl
"Last week, an outage at Newark caused ATC computer screens to go dark for roughly 60 to 90 seconds and prevented controllers from talking to aircraft during that time, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the incident. As a result, the FAA briefly halted all departures to the airport. (1/2)