Newark Liberty International Airport has faced disruptions due to flight cancellations and delays caused by a recent radar and communications blackout, stress among air traffic controllers, bad weather, a closed runway, and understaffing. Former FAA official David Grizzle comments on the longstanding staffing and technology issues in U.S. air traffic control.
Key Points
Flight disruptions at Newark Liberty International Airport
Radar and communications blackout incident on April 28
Stress and trauma among air traffic controllers
Longstanding staffing and technology issues in U.S. air traffic control