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Austin airport begins transition to electronic flight strips
Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Alisia Powell , as published by KXAN Local
· July 18, 2026
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Air traffic controllers at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport are moving away from paper flight strips and switching to a new electronic system as part of a nationwide FAA modernization effort.
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What is this story about? Air traffic controllers at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport are moving away from paper flight strips and switching to a new electronic system as part of a nationwide FAA modernization effort.
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