The FAA has announced plans to upgrade radar technology and staffing at Newark Airport following numerous flight cancellations and safety concerns, particularly after a fatal midair collision. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy affirmed the need for a complete upgrade of the air traffic control system and pledged that improvements are on the way. The existing reliance on outdated radar systems, primarily using old copper lines, has been problematic, prompting a shift to more reliable fiber optic technology and increased training for air traffic controllers to enhance operational efficiency.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy emphasized, 'We are on it. We are going to fix it. We are going to build a brand new system for all of you and your families and the American people.'
The radar system air traffic controllers in Philadelphia use to direct planes in and out of the Newark airport went offline for at least 30 seconds on April 28, highlighting vulnerabilities.
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