New Jersey’s governor: “Decades of underinvestment in the maintenance of critical air traffic control infrastructure, delays in upgrading to modern 21st-century air traffic control technology, and inadequate air traffic control staffing have resulted in a frail system nationwide” Sean Duffy: Sounds like a one-time hiring bonus of $5k and no other concrete changes will fix everything!
Newark Delays Persist as Union Official Says Controllers Briefly Lost Contact With Planes
The disclosure came as disruptions at the airport, brought about by staffing shortages, runway construction and bad weather, entered a second week.
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