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Newark problems and recent crashes put focus on air traffic controller shortage and aging equipment
The recent chronic delays and cancellations at New Jersey’s largest airport have highlighted the shortage of air traffic ...
FAA launches emergency task force to ensure safety flying in and out of Newark
The Federal Aviation Administration is considering temporary flight reductions in and out of Newark Liberty International ...
Duffy says he changed wife’s flight to avoid Newark
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy explained Wednesday that he recently changed his wife’s flight to avoid the embattled ...
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As few as 3 radar controllers monitored Newark's airspace Monday night, FAA says
At times Monday evening, as few as three air traffic controllers per hour were lined up to monitor via radar the planes ...
More Than 3,100 Flight Delays And Cancellations Reported Wednesday Due To East Coast Thunderstorms
East Coast thunderstorms snarled U.S. air travel Wednesday afternoon, causing ground stops and delays at a half-dozen ...
Software update keeps Newark airport radar online but network concerns and flight limits remain
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says a new software update prevented a third radar outage over the last two weeks at New ...
DOT Secretary blames Biden administration for air traffic control failures as Newark experiences more delays
The Biden administration is to blame for the ongoing air traffic control failures at New Jersey’s Newark Liberty ...