> One problem is they went to a defense contractor to build software instead of a software company. That's not a problem. That's why it ever worked properly i

> One problem is they went to a defense contractor to build software instead of a software company. That's not a problem. That's why it ever worked properly in the first place, let alone working correctly for 40 years. Why shouldn't your system last for 40 years? FTA: > Modernization, a struggle for any federal agency, is practically antithetical to the FAA's operational culture, which is risk-averse, methodical, and bureaucratic. I don't understand the tone of this article. Risk-averse, methodical, bureaucratic.... that's exactly what I want them to be!!