Recent communication outages at Newark Liberty Airport have raised concerns about safety in the US air traffic control system. Two breakdowns, occurring within two weeks, resulted in significant delays and left controllers feeling traumatized. Investigations revealed that many airports suffer from chronic underfunding and low staffing levels. In response, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy proposed a plan to modernize air traffic control technology, replacing outdated equipment across over 4,600 sites to enhance safety and efficiency for the 50,000 flights handled daily.
"Air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty felt traumatized following recent communication failures, highlighting the dire state of the US air traffic system and its staffing issues."
"Politicians have condemned the FAA's failures, with calls for better technological investments and improved working conditions for air traffic controllers across the country."
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