Ryan Jones

Aviation tech is showing major signs of bursting at the seams. :(

- Dec: Southwest cancels 17,000 flights
- Jan: Delta crosses runway while AA landing
- Feb: FedEx almost lands on Southwest
- Feb: United descends to ocean for no reason

FAA just issued a safety call to action.

Feb 14, 2023 at 11:43pmMoa
Show threadCJFeb 14, 2023
@rjj I think your Jan is AA crosses runway while Delta taking off.
Show threadAlex RainertFeb 14, 2023
@rjj How would you summarize (or is there something to read) the tech problem here?
Show threadRyan JonesFeb 15, 2023

@arainert https://youtu.be/1-m_Jjse-cs

Basically, the tech is old af, and there’s no incentive to update, and new shit could have bugs is terrifying for life critical software.

The Airline Industry’s Problem with Absolutely Ancient IT

YouTube
Show threadjpetticrewFeb 15, 2023
@rjj Yes! Less shoes off for “security” and more accountability from airlines and aircraft manufacturers!