Air Traffic Control

May 11, 2025

Aviation·USA

Newark ATC Blackouts: 90 Seconds of Flying Blind Exposes FAA’s 3,500 Controller Shortage and Aging Systems

Air traffic controllers at Philadelphia TRACON Area C faced a pilot’s worst fear on April 28. For 90 crucial seconds, radar screens went completely black, radios fell silent, and around 15-20 aircraft

Aviation·USA

Newark Air Traffic Crisis: 3,500 Controller Shortage Causing 4-Hour Delays and $33 Billion Annual Costs

The flight delays at Newark Liberty International Airport reveal a systemic breakdown years in the making. With controllers stretched thin, outdated technology failing, and runways under construction, travelers face nearly four-hour waits as the aviation system struggles to keep pace.

May 6, 2025