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Newark Backup Data Line Failed Before 90-Second Radar Outage
A failed backup telecommunications line led to a 90-second radar and radio outage last month that left air traffic ...
Newark Airport ATC outages raise safety concerns
A third air traffic control outage in just weeks at Newark Airport is raising concerns about aging infrastructure at major ...
What to Know About the Newark Airport Problems
Many flights have been delayed at the busy hub because of radar outages, shortages of air traffic controllers and ...
Air traffic controllers warned of ‘incredibly dangerous’ safety incidents months before latest Newark system failure
Several times over the last year, Newark controllers lost radar or radio service, leaving them unable to talk with planes ...
FAA launches emergency task force to ensure safety flying in and out of Newark
The Federal Aviation Administration is considering temporary flight reductions in and out of Newark Liberty International ...
FAA pressed on hiring more controllers, safety concerns after crashes and close calls
Federal Aviation Administration officials appeared in front of lawmakers on Wednesday as the agency tries to undertake a ...
Is it safe to fly to Newark Liberty International Airport in the wake of recent outages? Officials say it is
Over the past two weeks, several equipment outages at the Philadelphia-based air traffic control center that guides planes to ...
I'm nervous about running into delays and other issues at Newark airport. BI's aviation reporter made me feel better.
Newark airport's been plagued with issues that have travelers like me concerned about safety. It's not dangerous, but delays ...
Newark Liberty Airport is safe to fly, United Airlines says. Here's the latest on flight delays.
United Airlines executives are trying to reassure their customers it is safe to fly at Newark Liberty International Airport​, ...
Newark Airport Crisis (Live Updates): Ground Delay But Far Less Disruption Tuesday—Here’s What We Know
Staff shortages and equipment failures at Newark Liberty International Airport have raised safety concerns in recent weeks.
Aviation safety under scrutiny: Four takeaways from congressional hearings
From Washington to Newark, recent aviation mishaps are prompting Congress to scrutinize safety protocols, revealing a pattern ...