FAA says it will phase out floppy disks from air traffic control by 2028
Ava Martinez
Ava Martinez
Reporter · Buffalo, NY
Ava Martinez has spent over 3 years covering community issues in Buffalo, particularly focusing on social justice initiatives and grassroots movements. With a degree in Sociology from the University at Buffalo, she has a deep understanding of the societal factors impacting local neighborhoods. Ava previously worked as a community organizer before transitioning to journalism.
More from Ava →Reporter · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 10:30 PM · 1 min read
Floppy disks largely stopped being used more than 25 years ago and have not been produced in large numbers since 2011.