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The FAA has had equipment issues for decades, causing real-world problems. The DOT says it wants to fix it
When communications at Newark International Airport crashed this past week, it placed the issues Federal Aviation ...
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 ...
How antiquated tech is adding to the FAA’s problems
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has taken aggressive steps to resolve the nation’s air traffic controller shortage, but ...
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 ...
What to know about Newark's airport problems, and its literal Long Island connection
Newsday spoke to experts who said that the direct cause of Newark’s blackout was unique, but the region's other airports like ...
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 ...
FAA testifies about Newark airport failures
ABC News’ Sam Sweeney reports on testimony from agency leaders about equipment outages, which have led to air traffic control ...
Airlines to meet with FAA to address delays at ‘unacceptably congested’ Newark Liberty International Airport
Airlines will meet with the Federal Aviation Administration Wednesday to address weeks of delays at Newark Liberty ...