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‘It was a terrible idea’: Air traffic controllers say recent issues at Newark are rooted in a plan from Trump’s first term

Air traffic controllers have repeatedly lost contact with commercial flights, including on April 28, when the system completely failed.

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Transportation Secretary Duffy addresses Newark issues, air traffic controller shortage and more

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FAA Cuts Newark Flights After Air Traffic Control Issues

This redundant aviation safety net helps keep planes safe when controllers lose contact

“I think the risk of a collision or an incident was increased, but not significantly because of the redundancy in the aviation system,” said Jeff Guzzetti, a former accident investigator for the FAA a...

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Demand, traffic falls at Newark airport following outages

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American Airlines CFO says some travelers are avoiding Newark airport

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United’s Newark operations stabilise amid FAA-mandated air traffic reduction

Operations at United Airline's massive hub at Newark Liberty International airport have stabilised following a sharp reduction in daily air traffic mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Creaky US air traffic system faces summer travel rush

Heavy summer travel volumes in the US are testing the nation’s overworked air traffic system. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Lone Newark air traffic controller who handled terrifying 90-second outage reveals it’s ‘only a matter of time before we have a fatal crash’

A veteran air traffic controller who was alone during the terrifying 90-second blackout at Newark Liberty International Airport refuses to fly out of the travel hub anymore — saying it’s “only a matter of time” before there’s a “fatal crash.

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‘Vintage’ air traffic system to blame for near misses and outages, ex-FAA official says

Air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty International Airport again lost contact with planes Monday, according to the FAA. It's the fourth such incident at that airport in less than a month and the latest in a string of alarming incidents and close calls at airports across the country.