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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 ...
US plans to reduce flights at Newark Airport as air traffic control problems mount
Newark Airport has faced a number of air traffic control equipment outages in recent weeks.
Newark, Atlanta airports experience more terrifying air traffic control outages, bringing flights to a standstill
Nearly 80 flights have been cancelled and more than 40 delayed at Newark Liberty International Airport after yet another an ...
‘An urgent matter': Newark air traffic control loses radar again Friday morning
Passengers traveling in and out of Newark at the end of the week shouldn't expect smooth sailing. Here's the latest at the ...
Air traffic controllers warned of ‘incredibly dangerous’ safety incidents months before latest Newark system failure
Several times over the last year, Newark controllers lost radar or radio service, leaving them unable to talk with planes ...
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Feds aim to spend $12.5B in initial spending for air traffic control reform
The Federal Aviation Administration recently announced a three-year plan to upgrade air traffic control systems nationwide.
Air traffic controllers for Newark airport briefly lose radar access again
The air traffic controllers directing planes into the Newark, New Jersey, airport lost their radar Friday morning for the ...
Summer bummer: Sean Duffy hints air traffic controller shortage will mean delays at airports
Similar to last summer, there is currently a nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers, which will “take time” to replenish, according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
How the United Airlines brand is managing air traffic turbulence
Caught in the middle of the issues at Newark is United Airlines, which is the most active airline at the New Jersey airport.