According to the New York Post, a blackout on April 28 for air traffic controllers overseeing Newark led to many workers taking trauma leave, exacerbating its staff shortage. In addition, a Newark Airport runway is closed for “rehabilitation work” leaving the airport with only one functioning runway.

Jacobson helped design the TSA’s airport Pre-check system that allows low risk prescreened travelers to use an express lane at security screening. Newark is the 12th busiest airport in the nation.

“On the flight deck, we have advanced safety technology that allows pilots to see other aircraft around us.” What Is The Faa Doing To Ensure Flying Is Safe At Newark Airport? To compensate for ...

But our air safety system is faltering on more than one front. In late April, the Newark airport — one of the busiest in the country — experienced a radio and radar outage for about 90 seconds. With pilots dependent on air traffic controllers to navigate the busy airspace near airports, seconds of silence could be fatal.

By Coral Murphy Marcos Newark Liberty ... changes to the airport’s air-traffic-control operations, staffing shortages and equipment failures. Sheldon H. Jacobson, a travel security and safety ...

But right over the river, another metropolitan area airport is vying for global infamy. If we don’t fix what ails Newark and the ... not to mention legitimate safety concerns.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans to reduce the number of flights in and out of the Newark Liberty International Airport for the ... into Newark to ensure safety when staffing or ...

Jacobson helped design the TSA’s airport pre-check system that allows low-risk prescreened travelers to use an express lane at security screening. Newark is the 12th busiest airport in the nation.