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FAA extends flight limits at Newark airport

Newark Airport plagued by another radio outage as FAA issues ground delay over staffing issues

Newark Airport in New Jersey faced staffing issues and a radio outage on Monday, causing flight delays. The FAA is investigating the situation.

The Fulcrum on MSN · 14d

Just the Facts: Are FAA Staff Cuts Causing Current Airport Delays?

How many employees were laid off from the FAA due to DOGE budget cuts? In February 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) laid off approximately 400 employees as part of federal workforce reductions initiated by the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

The Washington Post · 1d

FAA extends flight limits at Newark airport into June because of controller shortage and tech issues

The Federal Aviation Administration has announced that the flight restrictions that have been in place at New Jersey’s largest airport will remain in place into mid-June

Government Executive6d

The Trump administration is staffing up parts of FAA, it’s also incentivizing thousands of departures and threatening layoffs

More than 2,700 employees have indicated they want to take an incentive offer to leave the agency, though the final number is subject to change.

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Newark airport communications meltdown renews demands for FAA slot controls

United Airlines is ramping up pressure on federal officials, calling on the FAA to reclassify Newark Liberty International as ...

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FAA has used eBay, 3D printers to replace parts for aging systems, transportation secretary says

The Federal Aviation Administration has resorted to buying replacement parts on eBay and making new parts with 3D printers, Transportation ... and the layoffs and voluntary buyouts that hit ...

Yahoo13d

The FAA, DOT just dropped a $20-billion plan to fix your flight delays

The Federal Aviation Administration and Department of Transportation unveiled a plan to modernize the nation's air traffic control system on Thursday. The plan includes building new facilities to ...

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel14d

The FAA, DOT just dropped a plan to fix your flight delays

The FAA and DOT announced a plan to modernize the U.S. air traffic control system. The plan includes replacing outdated facilities and technology. The upgrades aim to improve safety and efficiency ...

Newsworthy Women on MSN1d

Murray Confronts Duffy on DOT Budget Chaos, FAA Layoffs, and Vanishing Billions in Transportation Cuts

Senator Patty Murray challenged Secretary Duffy on widespread funding delays and staffing cuts at the Department of ...

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