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A comedian tries to fix aviation

Today, Explained

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Air Traffic Control Crisis: Newark's Challenges

This chapter explores the systemic issues at Newark Liberty International Airport, revealing significant air traffic control and infrastructure problems representative of a nationwide crisis. It highlights the urgent need for reforms due to staffing shortages, inadequate funding, and the strain of rising operational costs on safety and traveler confidence. The discussion concludes with potential solutions to these complex challenges that threaten aviation safety across the United States.

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