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New Jersey, air traffic control

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Newark problems and recent 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, which President Donald

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DOT Secretary blames Biden administration for air traffic control failures as Newark experiences more delays
Transportation secretary responds to air traffic control issues at Newark, other airports

ICE, Newark and detention center

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Newark mayor returns to ICE detention center, 4 days after his arrest
Mayor Ras Baraka, who faces trespassing charges, was again denied entry to Delaney Hall by armed ICE officers.

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Rare look inside ICE's new detention center in Newark
Tensions rise between authorities and protesters outside ICE detention center

Newark Liberty International Airport, FAA

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FAA holds meeting with US airlines to cap Newark flights
The Federal Aviation Administration is holding a two-day meeting with major airlines on Wednesday to discuss its proposal to cut flights at Newark Liberty International Airport in order to address major delays.

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Airlines to meet with FAA to address delays at ‘unacceptably congested’ Newark Liberty International Airport
Newark Liberty Airport is safe to fly, United Airlines says. Here's the latest on flight delays.
WATCH: Newark mayor compares self to biblical hero in wake of ICE protest arrest: 'This is our David moment'
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, arrested for trespassing at a federal immigration facility last week, compared his confrontation ...
Newark Backup Data Line Failed Before 90-Second Radar Outage
A failed backup telecommunications line led to a recent 90-second radar and radio outage that left air traffic controllers ...
See homes sold in the Newark area, May 5 to May 11
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Newark area reported from May 5 to May 11. There were 23 transactions ...
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 ...
Newark faces an airport staffing crisis. Here’s why FAA can’t fix it faster.
Moving air traffic controllers means retraining them on the quirks of a new facility, and the process can take years.
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.
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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 ...
Sean Duffy outlines plan to fix Newark airport’s ‘Biden-Buttigieg’ mess
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy released a four-point plan to address the failing infrastructure at Newark Liberty ...