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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 controllers and the aging equipment they use.

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Air traffic controllers warned of ‘incredibly dangerous’ safety incidents months before latest Newark system failure

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Newark airport air traffic controller offers damning assessment: ‘It is not safe. Don’t fly into Newark’

Newark problems and recent crashes put focus on air traffic controller shortage and aging equipment

The FAA currently has 22 fully certified air traffic controllers and five supervisors assigned to Newark in the Philadelphia facility, but the agency wants to have 38 controllers there.

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United expects flight issues at Newark to ease, may need to cut more flights

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Flight disruptions continue at Newark, occur in Atlanta

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Newark Airport Crisis (Live Updates): Ground Delay But Far Less Disruption Wednesday—Here’s What We Know

Major airlines will meet with FAA officials Wednesday to discuss capping the number of flights at Newark Airport after equipment failures and staffing shortages sparked hundreds of flight disruptions...

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FAA meets with airlines to reduce Newark airport flight delays

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FAA launches emergency task force to ensure safety flying in and out of Newark

Is it safe to fly from Newark airport? Here’s what experts say

Should Newark Airport close until air traffic control upgrades are made? Experts and officials debate safety and the economic impact.

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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 flying into and out of the airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

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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 one fully qualified person during its busiest time tonight, The Post can exclusively reveal.

Newark Liberty Airport could be limited to 56 flights per hour through mid June

There is more bad news for Newark Liberty International Airport. The FAA wants to keep reducing flights at the troubled airport for months to come.