September 23, 2026PoliticsTechnology·Bearish·politics
FAA administrator says US air traffic control is "behind 20 years," with parts bought on eBay or 3D-printed
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford says the US air traffic control network is "behind 20 years," with aging computers, disconnected facilities and replacement parts bought on eBay or recreated with 3D printers. Reuters reported the system still relies on discontinued Compaq computers and outdated telecom gear.
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