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Feds vow to overhaul US air traffic control system while fixing problems at troubled Newark airport
The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday that it plans to upgrade the technology used to get radar data to air ...
Frightening blackout of radar, radio at Newark airport leads FAA to make urgent changes
Federal officials announced multiple technical upgrades and increased staffing after controllers lost all radar and radio ...
Newark Airport Crisis: FAA Announces Upgrade Plan For Communication System
The FAA has a plan to make sure air traffic controllers at Newark airport don't lose contact with planes again.
What caused flight chaos at Newark Airport? Tech, construction and vacancies to name a few
A Port Authority official says that outdated tech, a shift in air traffic control staff and routine runway work converged at ...
Newark Airport Flight Cancellations: What to Know as Safety Questioned
"We continue to urge the FAA to address ongoing staffing shortages," a Port Authority spokesperson told Newsweek.
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FAA Is 'Slowing Arrivals and Departures' at Newark Airport Amid Reports of Safety Concerns—What Travelers Should Know
Some airlines are waiving change fees and rebooking passengers on flights from nearby airports amid the chaos.
Newark airport disruptions leave airline flyers scrambling as experts share tips for not being 'stranded'
Newark airport is struggling with radar issues, staffing shortages and construction delays — and travel experts recommend ...
Controllers briefly lost contact with Newark planes before wider flight disruptions
The nation’s air traffic controllers union says the flight cancellations plaguing Newark Liberty International Airport in new ...