90-second Newark blackout exposes parlous state of US air traffic control

United Airlines canceling flights as chaos mounts Air traffic controllers for Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey were horrified when all radar and radio equipment, including backup systems, failed last week, cutting communication with aircraft for 90 seconds.…

May 7, 2025 - 16:07
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90-second Newark blackout exposes parlous state of US air traffic control

United Airlines canceling flights as chaos mounts

Air traffic controllers for Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey were horrified when all radar and radio equipment, including backup systems, failed last week, cutting communication with aircraft for 90 seconds.…