The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially launched a modernization overhaul of its air traffic control information systems, phasing out 3.5-inch floppy disks and other aging equipment still in use at more than 400 facilities across the country. The new Enterprise Information Display System (E-IDS) will replace four legacy systems dating back to the 1980s. As a unified digital platform, it will centralize critical operational information, reduce inefficient manual processes, enhance information sharing across facilities, lower maintenance costs, and strengthen cybersecurity and operational resilience. The first phase of upgrades covers five locations, with deployment planned to reach all 435 air traffic control facilities nationwide by the end of 2028. Congress has previously approved $12.5 billion to renovate the aging air traffic control system, and officials are pushing for an additional $30 billion in investment.