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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 ...
Officials reveal air traffic control outages at Newark airport that happened last year
Recent communications issues at the FAA facility handling flights in and out of Newark airport were not new, officials say.
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 ...
Transportation secretary responds to air traffic control issues at Newark, other airports
The Newark airport had hundreds of flights delayed following a telecommunications issue on Sunday, just two days after a ...
Air traffic control keeps planes moving. So why does it cause delays? | Cruising Altitude
Air traffic control towers are under-staffed and under-funded. Here's why that's been so difficult for Washington to solve.
Money Alone Can’t Fix Our Air-Traffic Chaos
Spin off the air-traffic organization and turn over the trust-fund balance to a new nonprofit agency.
What's causing delays at Newark airport? What to know about air traffic control equipment and staffing issues
Major delays and cancellations out of Newark Liberty International Airport​ could continue if multiple issues, including ...
United Airlines cuts 10% of flights at Newark hub due to air traffic control issues
United's CEO blamed the Newark flight cancellations on government equipment failures coupled with air traffic controllers ...