Pentagon connection to Ronald Reagan DC airport has been ‘out of service’ for years: FAA
Hotline Between Pentagon and Air Traffic Control Inoperable Since 2022 WASHINGTON – A critical hotline linking the Pentagon to air traffic controllers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has been non-functional since March 2022. This issue came to light following a tragic collision between a Black Hawk helicopter and a local passenger plane, which resulted […]
Floppy discs and copper strips: Newark issues suggest a potential risk of another FAA disaster
Recently, there have been multiple communications and radar issues in air traffic control, raising fresh concerns about safety in U.S. airspaces and runways. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that there were telecommunication problems at the air traffic control tower and radar facility at Philadelphia International Airport on Friday. Similar issues occurred at the radar facility […]
FAA promises to speed up improvements at Newark Airport as Trump aims to reform air traffic control.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has committed to speeding up improvements at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, which have been an ongoing concern since the previous administration. The FAA announced plans to enhance air traffic control systems at the airport following significant cancellations caused by technical issues. This disruption occurred when the radar […]
Trump took over an FAA facing staffing problems that went largely unnoticed by Democrats passing the blame.
Several Democrats who criticize the Trump administration for ongoing transportation issues have remained silent about the Biden administration’s handling of the outdated Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and its understaffed operations, which have contributed to dangerous travel conditions. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) has publicly accused Trump of damaging the FAA, particularly during a recent […]
Two United Airlines aircraft touch wings while on the ground at SFO, according to the FAA.
On Tuesday, two United Airlines planes had a mishap while getting ready for takeoff from San Francisco International Airport. United Airlines Flight 863 was about to start its journey to Sydney, Australia, around 12:30 a.m. when the incident occurred, as reported by CNN. The FAA noted that the accident took place in an area where […]
Audio from air traffic control reveals moments of confusion during FAA technology failure.
Air Traffic Control Outage at Newark Airport Causes Major Delays Last week, an unusual incident occurred at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey when air traffic control (ATC) lost both radar and radio signals while guiding a plane. The disruption persisted for roughly 90 seconds on April 28. The National Air Traffic Controllers Association […]
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says Democrats overlooked the report on the FAA.
Transport Secretary Critiques Biden Administration on Air Traffic Control Transport Secretary Sean Duffy has called attention to what he claims is the Biden administration’s disregard for agency reports detailing the troubling state of the air traffic control system. In a post on X, Duffy referenced a report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) titled […]
Newark Airport disruption intensified by air traffic controllers on 45-day ‘trauma leave’ following mistakes, says FAA.
The Federal Aviation Administration has noted that disruptions at Newark Liberty International Airport are being worsened by air traffic controllers facing equipment failures that have persisted for about 45 days. CNN reported, alongside sources from at least five air traffic controllers, who are utilizing leave under the Federal Employee Compensation Act. This legislation provides for […]
Newark air traffic controllers experienced a 90-second loss of radar and communication during a troubling FAA outage.
Last week, Newark Liberty International Airport faced a 90-second blackout in radar and communication systems for air traffic controllers, according to a source familiar with the situation. Following the incident on April 28, many controllers at the Philadelphia-based center have taken trauma leave, as reported by the National Federation of Air Traffic Controllers. United Airlines […]
United Airlines cuts many daily flights at Newark Airport due to delays and FAA staff shortages.
There’s some serious turbulence on the ground right now. On Friday, United Airlines announced it would be cutting back 35 round-trip flights each day at Newark Liberty International Airport, pointing to ongoing technological challenges and staffing shortages at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This situation has led to some staggering delays—over five days in some […]