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The FAA has had equipment issues for decades, causing real-world problems. The DOT says it wants to fix it
When communications at Newark International Airport crashed this past week, it placed the issues Federal Aviation ...
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 ...
FAA has used eBay, 3D printers to replace parts for aging systems, transportation secretary says
President Trump's transportation secretary said Thursday the FAA's air traffic control system "truly is 25, 35, 40 years old ...
How antiquated tech is adding to the FAA’s problems
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has taken aggressive steps to resolve the nation’s air traffic controller shortage, but ...
Denver air traffic control went dark for 90 seconds, FAA confirms
It is the most recent in a series of problems plaguing the country’s aviation infrastructure that have sparked widespread ...
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 ...