Overview

• Newark Liberty International Airport experienced a second radar and communication outage in two weeks, lasting approximately 90 seconds early Friday morning.
• The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the incident disrupted radar displays and ground communication systems but caused no accidents.
• United Airlines, Newark's largest carrier, scaled back operations due to the repeated disruptions, which have significantly impacted flights.
• Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has pledged to modernize the outdated U.S. air traffic control system, with completion targeted by the end of 2028.
• The outages have intensified scrutiny of aviation safety and infrastructure resilience, particularly following a fatal collision in Washington earlier this year.