The FAA is reducing Newark Liberty International Airport's capacity to 56 flights per day for at least a month due to ongoing equipment and staffing issues. Although Newark can typically handle over 70 flights per hour, the FAA is prioritizing safety and infrastructure improvements. Recent upgrades have included replacing outdated communication lines and addressing multiple equipment failures affecting air traffic control. Despite concerns regarding reduced flight options, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy urges patience as they implement fixes and investigate previous management decisions at the airport.
We're not doing it to annoy people. We're not doing it to delay people's travel. What we're doing is guaranteeing safety.
We have a plan to fix Newark. We ask for your patience.
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