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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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Transportation secretary to reduce flights in and out of Newark Airport

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Flight disruptions continue at Newark, occur in Atlanta

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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.

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

Staff shortages and equipment failures at Newark Liberty International Airport have raised safety concerns in recent weeks.

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 Airport, and it's launching a safety task force.

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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.