“The FAA, the airlines, and all of the supporting people have worked diligently to make air travel safer, and it’s never been safer," he said. And that's part of the reason there are more delays and cancellations as air traffic control equipment falters.

United Airlines Capt. Miles Morgan says a loss of communication with air traffic control is one of the first things pilots learn to handle.

Air travel was supposed to be just one part of Niraj Chokshi’s assignment at The Times. But then the pandemic started a wave of news that hasn’t really stopped.

The outage occurred on Monday and lasted about 90 seconds. The FAA said controllers were still able to communicate with pilots.

Airlines for America, representing major US airlines, is urging Congress to fund a multi-billion-dollar modernization of the US air traffic control system to alleviate airport delays and safety

Controllers handling aircraft headed into Newark Liberty International Airport lost radio frequencies for approximately 2 seconds, said the FAA

Former Acting Federal Aviation Administrator Billy Nolen joins Michele Norris to discuss what can be done about the air traffic control issues plaguing airports like Newark Liberty International. Staffing shortages and outdated technology there have lead to canceled flights and delays.