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

As the summer travel season starts to take off, FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford tells CBS News he has confidence in the system, despite hundreds of FAA facilities being run on decades-old technology.

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The Federal Aviation Administration's air traffic control system, which relies on Compaq computers, has been deemed safe by FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford. The system's safety is a crucial aspect, as it handles a significant volume of air traffic.

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