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U.S. Convenes Newark Airport Task Force, Fast-Tracks Telecom Fix
- On May 13, the FAA convened an emergency task force and fast-tracked telecom fixes following repeated outages at Newark Liberty International Airport's air traffic control system.
- These actions responded to issues caused by relocating Newark controllers from New York TRACON to Philadelphia last year, a move intended to address staffing shortages but linked to communication failures.
- The outages, including a 45-minute shutdown of airspace on Sunday, were caused by outdated infrastructure and the failure of communication cables linking radar facilities in New York with those in Philadelphia, resulting in loss of radar and radio contact.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy reported that a recent software update has been effectively implemented and both of the backup fiber optic lines are now operational. He also announced plans to investigate previous administration decisions related to equipment failures.
- The FAA plans to meet airlines to discuss potential flight reductions to reduce delays, while continuing upgrades and investigating root causes, as Newark faces persistent systemic challenges exacerbated by aging equipment.
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Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (NEWARK, NJ) — The Federal Aviation Administration is considering temporary flight reductions in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport, and it’s launching an emergency task force to ensure safety, among other system upgrades announced by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy at a press conference on Monday. Duffy blamed recent telecommunications issues at Newark Liberty International Airport on former Preside…
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