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Air traffic control systems for Newark Airport fail again

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Newark airport uses floppy discs for air traffic control and more terrifying facts about FAA’s crumbling system

The award-winning new Terminal A may be the pride of Newark Liberty International Airport. But behind the scenes, the technology that’s keeping the planes in the sky is frighteningly out of date. Some of it relies on floppy discs and used parts sourced from eBay,

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US plans to reduce flights at Newark Airport as air traffic control problems mount

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he plans to reduce the number of flights at Newark Liberty International Airport over the "next several weeks." Duffy spoke to NBC News' "Meet the Press" Sunday morning,

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Want to be an Air Traffic Controller? Check these boxes to get this six-figure job.

According to the FAA, all prospective air traffic controllers "must have the capacity to perform the essential functions of these positions without risk to themselves or others. Candidates must be physically and mentally fit and meet standards for vision, hearing, cardiovascular, neurological and psychiatric health."

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FAA announces new air traffic control system in hope of taming busy skies

The current ATC system "is based on an outdated technologies that are unable to meet" modern demands, an administration ...

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White House overhaul of troubled U.S. air traffic control system will cost ‘lots of billions’

The plan calls for 6 new air traffic control centers and upgrades in technology and communications at all facilities.

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Air-Traffic Control Overhaul Needs Billions in Upfront Investment, Transportation Secretary Says

The Trump administration is asking Congress to fund replacement of outdated radar, telecommunications systems and facilities.

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