Federal Aviation Administration system outage at Newark Airport

The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed another system outage at Newark Liberty International Airport, with brief radio frequency loss at the Philadelphia control tower. Despite the outages, all aircraft remained safely separated. The outage is under investigation. Upgrades at the facility are expected to prevent future outages. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is working to update the facility after blaming the Biden administration for previous issues. The FAA is proposing a reduction in traffic at the airport to facilitate construction work on the runway.

Measles Outbreak at Newark Airport

Potential measles outbreak reported at New Jersey's Newark Airport after a confirmed case of measles in a non-New Jersey resident who traveled through the airport on May 12. Health officials urge vaccination and awareness of symptoms.

Air Traffic Control Outage at Newark Airport

Brief outage at Newark Liberty International Airport caused by a telecommunications issue, impacting air traffic controllers and radar screens. Controllers faced traumatic events and medical leave. Plans for a new air traffic control system announced to improve safety and reduce delays.

Newark Airport Radar Outage

An outage at Newark Liberty International Airport caused radar screens to go black for about 90 seconds, leading to delays and cancellations. The outage was due to a telecommunications issue affecting communications and radar display. The incident has prompted plans for a new air traffic control system to improve safety and reduce delays.

House of Representatives Discusses U.S. Air Traffic Control Modernization After Newark Airport Blackout

A blackout at Newark Liberty International Airport caused a 90-second outage to its air traffic control screens, prompting the House of Representatives to discuss modernizing the U.S. air traffic control system with a focus on spending $12.5 billion for ATC modernization.

Flight Disruptions at Newark Airport

Thousands of flights affected by communications outage at Newark Airport, NPR speaks with Paul Rinaldi from Airlines for America.

Chaos at Newark Airport and Calls for Air Traffic Control System Improvements

Lawmakers address chaos at Newark airport, calling for improvements in air traffic control system. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy discusses plans to modernize infrastructure on 'The Story.'

Air Traffic Control Issues at Newark Liberty International Airport

Air traffic controllers in Philadelphia lost communication with planes heading to Newark Liberty International Airport, leading to delays and cancellations. The incident highlighted challenges of an understaffed system and outdated equipment. The FAA acknowledged a staffing shortage and expects continued delays. The Department of Transportation plans to transform the air traffic control system.

Air Traffic Control Failures at Newark Airport

Air traffic controllers guiding planes bound for Newark Liberty International Airport lost radar and radio communication for more than a minute, leading to flight delays and cancellations at the key hub. The FAA's Philly facility, which guides flights into and out of Newark, experienced technology failures due to staffing shortages and aging infrastructure.

United Airlines flight cancellations at Newark Airport

United Airlines will cancel 35 roundtrip flights a day at Newark Liberty International Airport due to air traffic controller staffing shortages and FAA technology problems, causing thousands of delays. CEO Scott Kirby announced the cuts, which amount to 10% of United's daily schedule at Newark hub, to protect customers.

FedEx Cargo Plane Emergency Landing Due to Bird Strike

A FedEx cargo plane made an emergency landing at Newark Airport in New Jersey due to a bird strike causing an engine fire. No injuries were reported. Air traffic was briefly halted as a precaution.