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Over the past two weeks, several equipment outages at the Philadelphia-based air traffic control center that guides planes to and from Newark Liberty International Airport, have raised questions on just how safe it is to fly at one of the nation’s busiest airports.
Many flights have been delayed at the busy hub because of radar outages, shortages of air traffic controllers and construction on a runway.
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.
From Washington to Newark, recent aviation mishaps are prompting Congress to scrutinize safety protocols, revealing a pattern of miscommunication, unauthorized flights, and technical failures. Senior
Airline has trimmed its daily routes following technology and staffing issues affecting New Jersey hub.
Radar and telecommunications systems for Newark Airport’s air traffic controllers failed Friday morning — the second time the two critical systems went down at the same time in less than two
Staff shortages and equipment failures at Newark Liberty International Airport have raised safety concerns in recent weeks.