Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says Newark air traffic issues won’t be fully fixed until summer: “Our mission is safety”

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that air traffic control issues at Newark Liberty International Airport will take months to resolve, with full normal operations expected by summer. The overhaul plan for the aging air traffic control system will involve new software and equipment, requiring tens of billions in funding, as existing equipment is outdated and problematic. Duffy emphasized the urgent need for Congressional support to expedite the modernization, highlighting bipartisan agreement on the necessity of the initiative for safety and reliability in air travel.

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