Newark Airport faces unprecedented delays for five consecutive days due to air traffic control staffing issues. The FAA cites ongoing staffing problems, causing significant disruptions just as summer travel peaks.
Passengers traveling to or from Newark Liberty International Airport faced significant delays and cancellations due to a shortage of air traffic controllers. United Airlines has cut 35 daily flights amidst ongoing equipment failures and staffing challenges.
A Delta Air Lines passenger plane narrowly avoided a collision with an Air Force jet near Washington, D.C., prompting an investigation by federal aviation officials. This incident follows a deadly crash involving an Army helicopter just months prior and raises serious concerns over air traffic safety in the area.
