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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 ...
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 ...
Air traffic controllers warned of ‘incredibly dangerous’ safety incidents months before latest Newark system failure
Several times over the last year, Newark controllers lost radar or radio service, leaving them unable to talk with planes ...
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 ...
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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 ...