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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.
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.
Airports, including Newark, ground Noem shutdown video
The Port Authority notes policies barring politically partisan messaging within its facilities, joining other depots across the nation in rejecting the clip, which blames Democrats for the standstill.
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.
United hails record on-time summer at Newark airport
The airline plans to build on the progress – having flown more than 6 million passengers during the period – by adding 2,500 new employees, expanding routes and more.
FAA completes key fiber upgrade at Newark airport
The brand-new fiber optic communications network will help boost reliability, improve safety and reduce flight delays as part of a broad infrastructure plans.
Newark airport runway reopens nearly 2 weeks early
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy was joined by FAA, United Airlines, the Port Authority and elected officials at EWR to emphasize ongoing work to get things back on track at the facility plagued with equipment and staffing issues.
Newark airport runway to reopen early, easing travel delays
EWR's Runway 4L-22R will reopen nearly two weeks ahead of schedule, helping improve operations as peak travel season arrives.
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.
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.
