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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.
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 of miscommunication, unauthorized flights, and technical failures. Senior ...
Newark problems and recent crashes put focus on air traffic controller shortage and aging equipment
The Federal Aviation Administration is working on a short-term fix to the problems at the Newark airport that includes ...
Airlines to hold meetings with FAA to address delays, issues at Newark Liberty International Airport
The recent chronic delays and cancellations at New Jersey’s largest airport have highlighted the shortage of air traffic ...
The Mess at Airports Is Part of a Larger Pattern
The pattern of neglect observed at the FAA can be seen across the federal government. Other physical infrastructure, ...
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 ...