Newark Airport Grounded Again: Aging Equipment, Staffing Issues Plague Air Traffic
Newark Liberty International Airport has again experienced significant air traffic disruptions due to equipment issues, marking the fourth such incident in just two weeks. The latest disruption, on a Sunday morning, prompted a 45-minute ground stop after a telecommunications problem at the Philadelphia TRACON (terminal radar approach control) Area C facility – the facility responsible for guiding aircraft in and out of Newark – was reported by the FAA.
Initially described as a telecommunications issue, the FAA later clarified that the problem stemmed from audio issues on several radio frequencies, characterized as “popping sounds.” While communication with aircraft was possible, the malfunctioning radio system necessitated a switch to backup systems, leading to the temporary ground stop.… Continue reading
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