A radar blackout at Newark Airport forced a ground stop for the second time in three days, frustrating passengers and raising concerns about the aging air traffic control system. This incident marks the third radar failure in two weeks at the facility managing Newark's airspace. Senator Chuck Schumer urged for federal action to expedite the modernization of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) infrastructure, emphasizing the critical need for upgraded technology and control centers to ensure operational safety.
The ramping issues at Newark airport highlight the fragility of the nation's aging air traffic control infrastructure, drawing urgent calls for modernization.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer insists that the timeline for overhauling the FAA's air traffic control system must accelerate, specifically for Newark.
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