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Newark Airport travelers face major delays and cancellations as FAA staffing shortages and radar issues cripple air traffic control. Here's the latest.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Monday that “fast-track” fixes are being made to address the continuing communications and radar failures at Newark Liberty International Airport.
The airport, which serves as a critical transportation hub for the New York metropolitan area, has seen more than 1,400 flights delayed or canceled during the seven-day crisis. On the worst days, over 40% of flights were delayed and 20% canceled entirely, creating ripple effects throughout the U.S. air transportation network.
Newark airport faces ongoing travel chaos amid ATC issues and runway construction. It's unlikely the problems will subside anytime soon, with United forced to axe 35 daily flights. Experts advise ...
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amNewYork on MSNRadar blackouts at Newark Airport continue to spark safety fears and political pressure to fix systemsFor the second time in just three days, a radar blackout at Newark Airport forced a ground stop on Sunday, plunging the busy hub into chaos and reigniting concerns about the nation’s aging air traffic control system.