Air traffic control run by Compaq computers is safe but inefficient, FAA head says

TL;DR

The FAA system relies on computing power from the 1970s and '80s, with many systems still using floppy disks and Compaq computers.
Despite the outdated technology, FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford states the system is safe and reliable, though inefficient.
The FAA is investing $12.5 billion by 2028 to modernize air traffic control systems, with an additional $10 billion planned for AI integration and a unified system.
A potential reduction in Customs and Border Protection staffing at major airports could cause significant disruptions to international travel and tourism.
Spirit Airlines collapsed due to a lack of a fundamental business plan, and the government made the right decision not to bail it out.
The FAA is overseeing Boeing's efforts to increase 737 Max production and encourages the company to design a new mid-market aircraft in the U.S.

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