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United Airlines CEO says problems are ‘inevitable’ unless control system is fixed, but he is optimistic
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told CNN Thursday air travel remains safe, even at Newark Liberty International Airport, where delays have played out for more than a week as air traffic controllers ...
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WATCH LIVE: Duffy announces air traffic control overhaul amid high-profile delays, crashes
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans to unveil a multi-billion-dollar plan to overhaul the nation’s air traffic control ...
Newark Airport, NJ Transit issues discussed at New Jersey Republican gubernatorial debate
Three top Republican candidates for New Jersey governor participated in a fiery debate Wednesday.The contenders sparred on ...
An air traffic controller at Newark is like ‘a 3D chess player who can juggle a chainsaw’ with their eyes closed, ex-pilot says
“I equate a good, A-level, traffic controller that can handle a place like Newark, JFK, LAX, San Francisco, to a three ...
Trump Blames Buttigieg for Air Safety Crisis on MAGA’s Watch
While Trump blames Buttigieg, it is Duffy, 53, who has been feeling the heat on the Newark situation. He was the subject of mass outrage over the weekend after he shared a photo of himself smiling ...
The FAA has had equipment issues for decades, causing real-world problems. The DOT says it wants to fix it
The expected announcement comes a day after the FAA said it was “taking immediate steps to improve the reliability of ...