Controllers switched frequencies and planes were “safely separated,” officials said. The 90-second outage on Monday followed communications problems at Newark’s airport.
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Relatives of Jeju Air Crash Victims File Criminal Complaint
Dozens of family members filed a joint complaint against 15 aviation officials, accusing them of negligence and violating South Korean law.
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Should You Fly Through Newark Airport? Here’s What You Need to Know.
Technology and staffing problems have plagued the airport, one of the nation’s busiest hubs. Officials say they are trying to resolve the issues, but concerns remain.
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Air Traffic Staffing Shortage Forces Delays at Newark Airport
The delays are the latest problem to plague the airport, where radar and radio communications have recently malfunctioned.
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India-Pakistan Conflict Escalates Sharply With Attacks on Military Bases
Pakistan said it had fired missiles at military sites in India after accusing India of targeting at least three of its air bases. India said it had targeted the bases in response to a wave of Pakistani attacks.
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The Indian Aircraft Pakistan Says It Shot Down
Tensions between India and Pakistan have risen sharply in the weeks since a terrorist attack in Kashmir. On Wednesday, India hit Pakistan and appears to have lost at least a few planes in the strike.
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Israel Downs Drone as Houthis Vow to Continue Tit-for-Tat Strikes
The Israeli military said it had intercepted an unmanned vehicle a day after President Trump said the U.S. would step back from conflict with the Iran-backed group.
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What’s Behind the Major Delays Snarling Newark Airport?
Staffing shortages at an air traffic control center have added to the effects of a runway closure, prompting United Airlines to cut flights at the hub.
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South Korea to Use Drones to Deter Birds After Deadly Air Crash
The government announced a raft of aviation safety measures after a Jeju Air crash late last year that killed 179 people, including upgrading airport infrastructure.
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