Newark, FAA and air traffic controller
Digest more
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he has a plan to upgrade old air traffic control tech but warned more flight disruptions could come first.
The FAA is holding a “delay reduction” meeting Wednesday, seeking to cap the total number of flights at the airport.
1don MSN
The recent chronic delays and cancellations at New Jersey’s largest airport have highlighted the shortage of air traffic controllers and the aging equipment they use, which President Donald
The Federal Aviation Administration says it's taking immediate steps to alleviate the delays at Newark Liberty International Airport that began more than a week ago.
With summer travel season approaching, the crisis at the New Jersey airport could mean weeks, if not months, of misery for travelers.
Sunday's incident marks the fourth time in the past two weeks that technical problems have disrupted air traffic at Newark.
A Port Authority official says that outdated tech, a shift in air traffic control staff and routine runway work converged at Newark Airport.
The Federal Aviation Administration has vowed to accelerate fixes at New Jersey’s troubled Newark Liberty International Airport ... control operation that oversees the Garden State airport after technical problems caused mass cancellations.
1d
ABC7 New York on MSNUnited CEO reassures travelers that Newark airport is safe"It is safe across the country and the back up procedures keep it safe," United CEO Scott Kirby said on Tuesday
Newark Liberty International Airport is facing another FAA-imposed ground delay due to staffing shortages, after a telecommunications issue led to delays on Sunday.