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May 16, 2025 
Will Guisbond, a staff reporter for The Air Current, dives into the chaotic world of Newark's Liberty International Airport, where aging tech and staffing shortages create travel nightmares. He highlights how these local problems reflect a national crisis in air traffic control. The podcast discusses the Trump administration's strategies for modernization and the urgent need for reform amid growing air traffic demands. Guisbond also touches on the unique challenges Newark faces, including troubling training failure rates among controllers.
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Newark's Delay and Staffing Crisis
- Newark Airport experiences significant delays due to staffing shortages and aging equipment.
- These problems result in long taxi times and flight cancellations affecting passengers' experience.
Air Traffic Control Structure Explained
- US air traffic control includes tower, terminal radar, and en route centers with different responsibilities.
- Control varies from visual oversight to radar-based monitoring depending on the controller's specialty.
Controller Shortage and Tech Dependency
- The US has a severe air traffic controller shortage impacting system functionality.
- Even with controllers present, outdated technology can prevent effective aircraft management.