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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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Transportation secretary responds to air traffic control issues at Newark, other airports

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Newark air traffic control lost contact with pilots at least twice before, source says

DOT Secretary blames Biden administration for air traffic control failures as Newark experiences more delays

Newark is not the only FAA facility dealing with equipment problems and short staffing.

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Newark airport flights to be reduced amid traffic control blackouts, feds say

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Another equipment outage impacts flights at Newark Liberty International Airport

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An air traffic controller at Newark is like ‘a 3D-chess player who can juggle a chainsaw’ with their eyes closed, ex-pilot says

A former United Airlines pilot said Newark air traffic controllers already had a tough enough job prior to the recent system outage. Some air traffic controllers involved in the Newark airport system chaos opted for a 45-day “trauma leave,

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 they were tracking.

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Summer bummer: Sean Duffy hints air traffic controller shortage will mean delays at airports

Similar to last summer, there is currently a nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers, which will “take time” to replenish, according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.

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

The airport, which served 49 million travelers in 2024 and is the second busiest in the New York City area, has been drowning in delays and cancellations for days.

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Air Traffic Controller Shortage Creates Job Opportunities for Recent College Grads

The FAA's Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative Program trains students with basic control and aviation administration skills.

Why didn’t Trump fix air traffic chaos? Answer doesn’t add up

A reporter asked Duffy on Monday why the first Trump administration chose not to address the air traffic control system during his first term in office, noting that Duffy said it was a “decades-old” problem. However, Duffy’s answer left many users on social media scratching their heads.

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Newark air traffic crisis gets worse — with just one controller to oversee up to 180 takeoff and landings: ‘Pure insanity’

One air traffic controller (ATC) and a trainee will operate every flight in and out of Newark between 6.30pm-9.30pm — despite 15 staffers being the standard requirement for a shift.