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United Flies High Again: How Newark Airport Bounced Back from a Summer of Delays

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United Airlines Says Newark Airport Is Back to Normal After a Summer of Chaos

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After a summer of widespread flight delays and cancellations, United Airlines has announced that its operations at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) have finally returned to normal. The airline and federal officials say a combination of factors, from construction to staffing shortages, contributed to the tumultuous period, but new measures are helping to get operations back on track.

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Multiple Fatalities After Small Plane Crashes in San Diego Neighborhood — Aircraft Originated From Teterboro

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Teterboro NJ, a tragic early morning plane crash on May 22 claimed multiple lives and injured others on the ground when a Cessna 550 jet struck a home, several vehicles, and multiple power lines in the Tierrasanta neighborhood near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport.

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FAA Proposes Arrival Limit at Newark Airport to Ease Delays and Congestion

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Newark NJ, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) may soon see a reduction in air traffic, as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a temporary limit of 28 aircraft arrivals per hour to combat flight delays and runway congestion.

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FAA Announces New Air Traffic Control System and Plans to Hire More Air traffic Controllers Amid Ongoing Newark Airport Delays

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Newark NJ, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean P. Duffy today unveiled a plan to build a brand new, state-of-the-art air traffic control system that will be the envy of the world. By replacing the current, antiquated system, the FAA will enhance safety in the sky, reduce delays, and unlock the future of air travel. This plan also ensures hard-working air traffic controllers have a system they can rely on and one they deserve.

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Newark Airport Faces Ongoing Delays and Cancellations: Over 450 Flights Impacted

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Newark NJ, Newark Liberty International Airport continues to face significant delays and cancellations this Sunday, with over 450 flights affected due to air traffic constraints, staffing shortages, and construction-related disruptions.

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Tragic Midair Collision: American Airlines Flight 5342 Crashes Near Washington, D.C.

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Washington DC, a devastating midair collision near Washington, D.C.’s Reagan National Airport has left all 64 passengers aboard American Airlines Flight 5342 and three crew members aboard a U.S. Army helicopter presumed dead, according to officials. The tragic accident, which occurred late Wednesday night, marks the first major U.S. commercial air disaster since 2009, when a Colgan Air flight crashed into a house in Buffalo, New York.

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Assemblyman DePhillips Calls for Legislative Hearing With Federal Aviation Officials Following White House Drone Statement

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Trenton NJ, Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips, the first lawmaker to introduce a resolution requesting a drone investigation, is now calling on officials from the Federal Aviation Administration to testify before lawmakers on the Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee. The push for a hearing comes after White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt read a statement from President Donald Trump on Tuesday that said the mysterious drones were approved by the FAA for research.

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American Airlines Grounds Flights Nationwide Due to Technical Issue

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Newark NJ, travelers across the U.S. faced disruptions Tuesday morning as American Airlines temporarily grounded flights due to a technical issue. The incident comes during a peak holiday travel season, with carriers expecting record-breaking demand.

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Mysterious Drone Sightings Shut Down Stewart International Airport

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New Windsor NY, the skies over New York and New Jersey have become the stage for an unsettling mystery, with recent drone sightings causing disruptions and prompting officials to demand urgent federal assistance. The latest incident occurred Friday night at Stewart International Airport, about 60 miles north of New York City, where a drone sighting temporarily shut down runways for an hour.

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Rebirth of the SST: Boom’s XB-1 cleared for supersonic test flights

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Ridgewood NJ, the rebirth of the SST, Boom has received an unprecedented Special Flight Authorization from the US FAA, granting permission to exceed the speed of sound. This authorization paves the way for Boom’s XB-1 prototype to break the sound barrier during its upcoming test flights. Specifically, the FAA has designated the Black Mountain Supersonic Corridor at Edwards Air Force Base in California, along with a portion of the High Altitude Supersonic Corridor within the R-2515 airspace, as permissible areas for Boom to conduct its supersonic test flights.

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FAA relocating control of Newark Airspace Region to Reduce Congestion

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Newark NJ, on Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced its decision to transfer control of the Newark, New Jersey, airspace region to Philadelphia in a bid to alleviate congestion in the New York City area.

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The FAA Formally Notified Boeing of the Investigation of Safety Issues

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Newark NJ, on Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) initiated an investigation into whether Boeing failed to ensure its aircraft adhered to safety regulations, following the recent midair blowout of a panel on one of its planes. The FAA formally notified Boeing of the investigation, expressing concern that the incident should not have occurred and emphasizing the need to prevent its recurrence.

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Normal air traffic operations are resuming gradually across the United States following an overnight outage to the FAA’s Flight Computer System

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Newark Nj, at 715 am the FAA was still working to fully restore the Notice to Air Missions system following an outage. The FAA has ordered airlines to pause all domestic departures until 9 a.m. Eastern Time to allow the agency to validate the integrity of flight and safety information.

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Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s 25-year-old Niece was Arrested after Disrupting a Spirit Airlines flight

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Newark NJ, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s 25-year-old niece was arrested on a handful of charges, including six counts of battery, after disrupting a Spirit Airlines flight departing from Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans on Thanksgiving Day, the Times-Picayune reported.

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