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Travel into Newark Liberty Airport is safe, acting FAA chief says

Air traffic control outages at Newark Liberty International Airport raise concerns about safety. FAA assures safe travel but urges investment in modernization.
On January 2, 2023, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that the East Coast air traffic control system experienced significant disruptions due to a failure in the NOTAM (Notice to Air Missions) system, which is critical for providing pilots with essential flight safety information. This outage led to a ground stop at Newark Liberty International Airport, causing widespread flight delays and cancellations across the region. The issue was resolved later in the day, but not before causing significant inconvenience to travelers. The FAA is investigating the cause of the system failure and working to prevent future occurrences.

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