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How old is air traffic tech?
Many core air traffic control systems, while continuously updated, have roots in technology developed decades ago. This legacy infrastructure can be robust but also complex and challenging to maintain or upgrade without disruption. The US FAA has been working on modernising its systems, but it's a vast and ongoing undertaking.
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