FAA staffing

Shown is an aerial view of the Terminal B and C aprons at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Jul 8, 2026

NJ invests $3.5M in air traffic controller training

New Jersey is investing $3.5M to expand FAA-aligned air traffic controller training and aviation workforce programs at three colleges.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's visit to Newark Liberty International Airport on June 2, 2025, included a stop at United’s Station Operations Center.
Sep 23, 2025

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.

Shown is an aerial view of Terminal B at Newark Liberty International Airport.
May 12, 2025

Newark airport hit by more delays from FAA issues, staffing

Federal Aviation Administration outages and worker shortages caused new issues at EWR to start the work week after a weekend ground stop marked the third major disruption in recent weeks.

A United aircraft in flight
May 5, 2025

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."