Newark Liberty International Airport experienced its second 90-second radar blackout in two weeks, raising concerns over air travel safety amid outdated systems and staffing issues. The latest incident occurred on Friday due to a telecommunications outage at a control center in Philadelphia, leading to significant flight delays and cancellations. Despite the FAA’s assurances of safety and effective management by trained controllers, the ongoing disruptions have prompted United Airlines to offer free flight changes to nearby airports for affected passengers.
