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Moving air traffic controllers means retraining them on the quirks of a new facility, and the process can take years.
The FAA has dramatically cut the number of flights coming in and out of troubled Newark Liberty International Airport for at least the next several months, federal officials said Tuesday.
The temporary restrictions are being imposed after repeated flight delays and cancellations. The cap will increase to 68 flights per hour in mid-June.
Who Is To Blame For The Crisis At Newark Airport? “The blame belongs with ... of fully certified controllers for over a decade, as staffing was hampered by repeated government shutdowns and ...
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Delays and cancellations at Newark Airport have raised questions about whether a shortage of air traffic controllers and technological issues could fuel travel disruptions elsewhere.
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An air traffic control crisis at New Jersey's Newark Liberty International is creating massive problems for travelers and raising safety concerns. Here’s what to know.
With summer travel season approaching, the crisis at the New Jersey airport could mean weeks, if not months, of misery for travelers.
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