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FAA to cut Newark flights to reduce congestion
- The FAA cut flights at Newark Liberty International Airport starting late April after radar and communication systems failed multiple times.
- The failures occurred because the main radar signal line from a New York FAA facility broke, and backup lines initially did not work.
- Philadelphia air traffic controllers, who direct Newark flights, lost radar and radio contact with planes for up to 90 seconds, causing staffing trauma leaves and forced flight caps.
- The FAA limited Newark flights to 24–28 arrivals per hour to ensure safe handling, with plans to increase limits when staffing and technical fixes improve.
- Earlier this month, Sean Duffy, the head of the Department of Transportation, unveiled a $12.5 billion initiative aimed at modernizing the country’s outdated air traffic control system to tackle delays caused by staffing shortages, construction, and equipment problems.
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United Airlines Battles Congestion: A Strategic Overhaul of Newark Airport Operations
United Airlines Battles Congestion: A Strategic Overhaul of Newark Airport Operations United Airlines continues to navigate operational challenges at Newark Liberty International Airport. The airline, a major hub for United, is adjusting its strategy to manage congestion effectively. Recent reductions in flights reportedly helped ease congestion, yet they pose risks of lost revenue and increased operational costs for the airline.Despite the cons…
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American Airlines CFO says some travelers are avoiding Newark airport - Overpasses For America
The FAA Air Traffic Control tower at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey on May 7, 2025. Kena Betancur | AFP | Getty Images American Airlines‘ chief financial officer said Thursday that some travelers are avoiding Newark Liberty International Airport for other options in the area after a spate of recent disruptions, but cautioned that the impact is “modest.” “There probably is some amount of book-away from Newark flights …
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