From CNBC: 2025-05-05 17:43:00

Air traffic controllers lost contact with aircraft at Newark Liberty International Airport, leading to massive delays and staffing shortages. Over 1,500 delays occurred last week due to the outage, with United Airlines cutting 35 flights a day. The FAA and union are working to establish a more reliable telecommunications system to prevent future disruptions. The U.S. faces an ongoing shortage of air traffic controllers, prompting new hiring incentives and facility relocations. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey urges the FAA to address staffing shortages and upgrade technology to reduce delays in the nation’s busiest air corridor. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans to unveil a new air traffic control system to address capacity constraints and ensure safety.



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