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Another equipment outage at Newark airport causes FAA to issue brief ground stop
- On the morning of Sunday, May 11, the FAA implemented a ground stop for flights destined for Newark Liberty International Airport due to an air traffic control equipment failure in Philadelphia TRACON Area C.
- This outage followed a similar communications and radar failure on May 9 and a previous incident on April 28, both causing air traffic disruptions and controller trauma leave.
- The 45-minute ground stop delayed about 67 flights and canceled roughly 79, while no flights were diverted during the event, which affected nationwide scheduling.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that Newark airport will experience limited flight operations over the coming weeks while a new direct connection to the Philly TRACON is constructed to address ongoing issues.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urged the FAA to prioritize Newark and called for a clear timetable and all available resources to fix ongoing control system problems.
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Major delays at New Jersey airport caused by 'telecommunications issue'
Hundreds of flights at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey were canceled and delayed on Sunday due to an equipment outage the Federal Aviation Administration described as a “telecommunications issue.” According to ABC 7, the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that a “telecommunications issue” at the Philadelphia Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) Area C facility, which provides guidance for aircraft arriving and depar…
Newark airport hit with third system outage in two weeks
by WorldTribune Staff / 247 Real News May 12, 2025 A systems equipment outage at Newark Liberty International Airport over the weekend caused widespread delays and a ground stop. It is the third outage to hit the airport in less than two weeks, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). As of late Sunday night, […]
Newark Airport Plagued With Additional Issues
Newark Liberty International Airport suffered another air traffic control equipment issue on Sunday. “There was a telecommunications issue at Philadelphia TRACON Area C, which guides aircraft in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport airspace. The FAA briefly slowed aircraft in and out of the airport while we ensured redundancies ...
Newark Airport Plagued With Additional Issues * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Danielle
Newark Airport faces yet another setback with ongoing air traffic control issues. Delays and cancellations continue to mount as officials work to address the outdated system. Discover what this means for travelers and the airport's future in our full report.
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