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Newark Liberty leads Northeast in on-time performance
Newark leads Northeast airports in on-time flights after FAA upgrades, staffing increases and schedule adjustments.
FAA to cut flights 10% at major airports amid shutdown
The plan will reduce travel at 40 major airports, including in Newark and Teterboro, as the federal government shutdown puts extra strain on an already limited staff.
FAA extends Newark airport flight cap through 2026
The limit will be set at 72 per hour until next fall, with the goal of easing delays and boosting efficiency.
FAA surpasses 2025 hiring goal for air traffic controllers
In the wake of a shortage, the agency has filled thousands of jobs while modernizing training and boosting U.S. air travel safety.
FAA limits Newark flights amid runway, staffing issues
The federal agency is reducing takeoffs and landings at Newark Liberty International Airport due to staff shortages and construction projects in an attempt to ease delays ahead of summer travel.
New outage worsens crisis at Newark Liberty Airport
A second FAA failure deepens concern over the situation at EWR, compounding flight delays as officials call for urgent action on staffing and infrastructure.
Newark airport delays spark calls for urgent FAA reforms
Amid travel disruptions, Gov. Phil Murphy pressed federal officials to fix staffing and technological issues at EWR, citing safety concerns as well as 2026 World Cup prep.
United cuts Newark flights amid FAA staffing crisis
The airline's CEO announced the reduced schedule as "long-simmering FAA challenges boiled over this week."
