Newark air traffic controllers experienced 90-second outage, losing contact with planes overnight.

From CNBC: 2025-05-09 13:22:00

Air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty International Airport experienced a 90-second outage, losing radar and communication with aircraft. This comes after the Trump administration announced plans to update air traffic control technology. The outage occurred at 3:55 a.m. ET, causing minimal disruptions compared to a previous incident in April. Low staffing levels and stress from the April incident contributed to the problem. Airlines and labor groups have urged Congress for emergency funding to improve air traffic control.



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