FAA to reduce flights to Newark
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The Federal Aviation Administration is considering temporary flight reductions in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport, and it's launching a safety task force.
Moving air traffic controllers means retraining them on the quirks of a new facility, and the process can take years.
The Senate Transportation Committee is holding a hearing Wednesday focused on reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chair of the committee, said the
The regulator still uses some computer systems that rely on floppy disks and other outdated hardware, according to one air traffic control union leader.
The Deputy FAA Air Traffic Control chief said the issue came to light after Reagan National had to wave off two incoming flights.
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Many Democrats slamming the Trump admin for transportation issues were silent as the Biden admin oversaw an understaffed, outdated FAA that resulted in dangerous travel conditions across the country.
The FAA announced an immediate policy change that allows experienced pilots to operate multiple experimental aircraft.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned on Sunday that he's "concerned" about the whole airspace of the United States, citing old equipment being used by the Federal Aviation Administration.
The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking the cooperation of the Department of Transportation to improve air transport of human organs