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Newark problems, 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 ...
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FAA meets with airlines to discuss reducing flights at Newark Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration meets with major airlines Wednesday and Thursday to discuss a plan to reduce flights at Newark Liberty International Airport, as equipment outages and staffing ...
We are desperately short of air traffic controllers — could AI help close the gap?
Air traffic control is back in the news. On Apr. 28 and again on May 9, communication system breakdowns affecting Newark ...
Airline Executives, Federal Officials Meeting to Discuss Newark Airport Fixes
Airline executives, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, and officials from the FAA are meeting Wednesday to discuss how to ...
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FAA Meeting With Airlines to Discuss Limiting Flights at Newark
The Federal Aviation Administration is beginning a two-day meeting with major airlines to consider cutting flights at Newark ...
Air traffic control keeps planes moving. So why does it cause delays? | Cruising Altitude
Air traffic control towers are under-staffed and under-funded. Here's why that's been so difficult for Washington to solve.