Newark Airport Closed Due to Aircraft Emergency

Newark Airport Closure

Newark Liberty International Airport is closed until 11 p.m. Wednesday due to a ground stop issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) following an aircraft emergency. A JetBlue flight en route to Palm Beach, Florida, reported smoke in the cockpit and opted to land at Newark, where passengers were evacuated via emergency slides. Further details are pending. Stay updated with CBS News New York for developments.

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