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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 controllers and the aging equipment they use.

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Air traffic controllers warned of ‘incredibly dangerous’ safety incidents months before latest Newark system failure

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Newark airport air traffic controller offers damning assessment: ‘It is not safe. Don’t fly into Newark’

Flight disruptions continue at Newark, occur in Atlanta

Flight disruptions and cancellations continue to affect Newark Liberty International Airport as air traffic controller equipment errors and staffing shortages persist.

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Air traffic control staffing continues to cause delays at Newark Liberty International Airport

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More equipment outages at Newark airport

United expects flight issues at Newark to ease, may need to cut more flights

Low air traffic control staffing for Newark resulted in average delays of more than two hours on Monday, with 25% of all flights delayed and 87 canceled, according to data provider FlightAware.

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Newark problems and recent crashes put focus on air traffic controller shortage and aging equipment

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Transportation secretary to reduce flights in and out of Newark Airport

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Is it safe to fly from Newark airport? Here’s what experts say

Should Newark Airport close until air traffic control upgrades are made? Experts and officials debate safety and the economic impact.

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Newark air traffic crisis takes terrifying turn — with just one controller to oversee up to 180 takeoffs and landings: ‘Pure insanity’

The safety nightmare continues at Newark Liberty International Airport, where all air traffic control will be manned by just one fully qualified person during its busiest time tonight, The Post can exclusively reveal.

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FAA launches emergency task force to ensure safety flying in and out of Newark

The Federal Aviation Administration is considering temporary flight reductions in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport, and it's launching a safety task force.

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As few as 3 radar controllers monitored Newark's airspace Monday night, FAA says

At times Monday evening, as few as three air traffic controllers per hour were lined up to monitor via radar the planes flying into and out of the airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

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FAA proposing Newark flights cuts, saying unable to handle current volume

The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it will propose flight cuts at Newark Liberty International Airport, citing air traffic controller staffing, runway construction and equipment issues. "The airport clearly is unable to handle the current level of scheduled operations,

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FAA institutes Ground Delay Program at Newark airport due to staffing shortages

Newark Liberty International Airport is facing another FAA-imposed ground delay due to staffing shortages, after a telecommunications issue led to delays on Sunday.