Overview

• Newark Liberty International Airport has experienced three air traffic control outages since April 28, causing significant delays and cancellations.
• The FAA has proposed capping hourly flight operations at Newark to manage congestion during ongoing runway construction and ATC staffing shortages.
• United Airlines has voluntarily cut 35 daily roundtrip flights and supports FAA-imposed flight reductions to prioritize safety.
• Software updates have been deployed to improve connectivity at the Philadelphia TRACON, which oversees Newark’s airspace, with further upgrades planned by year-end.
• Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has warned that similar disruptions could affect other airports without a multibillion-dollar overhaul of the nation's outdated ATC systems.