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Newark problems and recent 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 ...
Air traffic control keeps planes moving. So why does it cause delays? | Cruising Altitude
Air traffic control towers are under-staffed and under-funded. Here's why that's been so difficult for Washington to solve.
TravelWise: Expert advises 'don't freak out' over air traffic control problems
An airline industry trade group says the air traffic control infrastructure needs 'tens of billions of dollars' in updates, ...
Trump accelerates upgrades of air traffic control systems amid FAA departures
President Donald Trump’s own policies have prompted departures of key staff and hurt morale at the aviation agency, ...
Dept. of Transportation announces plans to build new air traffic control system after decades of problems
The Department of Transportation will build a “brand new air traffic control system” by 2028, Secretary Sean Duffy announced ...
FAA fixing problems at Newark airport while planning overhaul of U.S. air traffic control system
At the same time, the agency plans to pursue a broader multibillion-dollar plan that will be announced Thursday for ...
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To Make Flying Safe, Make Air Traffic Control a Profit-Seeking Business
With the recent collapse of air traffic control systems at Newark International Airport, air safety again is in the news. The ...
FAA suspends work of independent panel reviewing air traffic control
The FAA ordered an independent panel hired to recommend ways to strengthen oversight of its air traffic control operations to ...
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Dept. of Transportation announces plans to build new air traffic control system after decades of problems
The Department of Transportation will build a “brand new air traffic control ... reason that the FAA moved the Newark airspace to Philadelphia was because of chronic problems at N90, meaning ...
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The US needs more air traffic controllers. These graduating students just got fast-tracked to enter the job market quicker
New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport has faced persistent air traffic control issues that have caused travel woes. On Sunday, the Federal Aviation Administration issued a brief 45 ...