Newark Airport Outage: 90-Second Blackout Sparks Safety Debate
Last week’s brief outage at Newark Airport, lasting only 60 to 90 seconds, may seem insignificant, but the fact that air traffic control screens went dark highlights a critical vulnerability in our air travel system. The sheer brevity of the disruption, during which planes traveled roughly 12 miles, might lead one to downplay the incident. However, the potential consequences of a longer outage are deeply concerning.
A seemingly simple burnt copper wire was the culprit, underscoring the reliance on outdated infrastructure. This incident underscores the urgent need for modernization and raises questions about the robustness of the entire system. The reliance on copper wiring in 2025, instead of fiber optics, is a glaring example of this technological lag, as even Senator Schumer has pointed out.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood