Why U.S. air traffic control is stretched so thin — and the fight to fix it
Publishing timestamp: 2025-05-07 17:34:09
Summary
Air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty International Airport faced equipment outages, exposing years of underinvestment and staffing shortages. The Trump administration unveiled plans to improve staffing and technology, but airlines are calling for more funding to upgrade air traffic infrastructure. The recent outages have caused flight delays and disruptions, highlighting the need for urgent action to modernize the system.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/07/newark-air-traffic-control-strain-staffing-technology.html