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Newark, United Airlines and shortage of controllers

Associated Press News on MSN · 8h

Newark problems and recent crashes put focus on air traffic controller shortage and aging equipment

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 Trump's administration wants to replace.

CNN on MSN · 1d

DOT Secretary blames Biden administration for air traffic control failures as Newark experiences more delays

The Biden administration is to blame for the ongoing air traffic control failures at New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport, and throughout the system, Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Monday.

New York Post on MSN · 9d

Newark airport air traffic controller offers damning assessment: ‘It is not safe. Don’t fly into Newark’

The airport, which served 49 million travelers in 2024 and is the second busiest in the New York City area, has been drowning in delays and cancellations for days.

United cut flights at Newark

USA TODAY on MSN · 22h

United cut flights at Newark ahead of summer travel, says 'it is absolutely safe to fly'

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he has a plan to upgrade old air traffic control tech but warned more flight disruptions could come first.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

FAA proposing Newark flight cuts, says unable to handle current volume

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Monday it will propose flight cuts at Newark Liberty International Airport, citing air traffic controller staffing, runway construction and equipment issues.

ABC 7 New York on MSN · 19h

United CEO reassures travelers that Newark airport is safe

The head of United Airlines tried to reassure air travelers on Tuesday that flying in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport is safe, in the wake of an FAA air traffic controller shortage and radar outages.

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An air traffic controller at Newark is like ‘a 3D-chess player who can juggle a chainsaw’ with their eyes closed, ex-pilot says

“I equate a good, A-level, traffic controller that can handle a place like Newark, JFK, LAX, San Francisco, to a three ...

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Newark Airport Crisis: Air Traffic Controllers Lost Radio Contact With Planes ‘At Least 8 Or 9 Times’ In Recent Months, Reports Say

Audio between air traffic controllers and pilots at Newark Airport reveals the moment the tower lost radio contact with ...

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How the United Airlines brand is managing air traffic turbulence

Caught in the middle of the issues at Newark is United Airlines, which is the most active airline at the New Jersey airport.

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The US needs more air traffic controllers. These graduating students just got fast-tracked to enter the job market quicker

The United States aviation industry continues to grapple with the worst air traffic controller shortage in nearly 30 years as ...

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Why didn’t Trump fix air traffic chaos? Answer doesn’t add up

A reporter asked Duffy on Monday why the first Trump administration chose not to address the air traffic control system ...

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