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Newark faces an airport staffing crisis. Here’s why FAA can’t fix it faster.
Moving air traffic controllers means retraining them on the quirks of a new facility, and the process can take years.
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 ...
Is it safe to fly to Newark Liberty International Airport in the wake of recent outages? Officials say it is
Over the past two weeks, several equipment outages at the Philadelphia-based air traffic control center that guides planes to ...
Newark Liberty Airport is safe to fly, United Airlines says. Here's the latest on flight delays.
United Airlines executives are trying to reassure their customers it is safe to fly at Newark Liberty International Airport​, ...
Another major airport hit with massive delays after problems at Newark and Atlanta
The incidents are the latest in a long line of disasters that the Trump administration blames on 'antiquated' FAA systems.
Don’t expect the problems at Newark Airport to end anytime soon, experts say
With summer travel season approaching, the crisis at the New Jersey airport could mean weeks, if not months, of misery for ...
United cut flights at Newark ahead of summer travel, says 'it is absolutely safe to fly'
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he has a plan to upgrade old air traffic control tech but warned more flight disruptions could come first.
I'm nervous about running into delays and other issues at Newark airport. BI's aviation reporter made me feel better.
Newark airport's been plagued with issues that have travelers like me concerned about safety. It's not dangerous, but delays ...
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 ...
Air traffic control systems for Newark Airport fail again as concerns over safety mount
Radar and telecommunications systems for Newark Airport’s air traffic controllers failed Friday morning — the second time the ...
United CEO Reassures Customers That Newark Airport Is Safe
Airline has trimmed its daily routes following technology and staffing issues affecting New Jersey hub.