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Newark Airport suspends flights after incident with plane that led to passengers evacuating via slides

On Wednesday evening, JetBlue Flight 543 returned to Newark Liberty International Airport after 17 minutes due to engine failure, and passengers evacuated using the Airbus A320's slides.
JetBlue said the aircraft had a reported engine issue and smoke in the cabin, while the Federal Aviation Administration said the crew reported smoke in the cockpit and is investigating.
The pilot told air traffic controllers they would exit the runway and have fire and rescue check the number one engine, and an emergency responder outside the plane warned the tower about deploying the slides.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said Newark Liberty International Airport reopened and resumed flight operations at about 7 p.m. ET after a temporary suspension; flight operations were suspended while the aircraft was removed from the taxiway, and the FAA issued a ground stop until then.
The FAA will investigate the circumstances surrounding the return and evacuation, with departures averaging 123 minutes behind schedule amid experts citing aging equipment, staffing shortages, and reduced flights at Newark Liberty International Airport.

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