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All flights grounded at Newark Airport due to staffing issues

On Wednesday evening, the Federal Aviation Administration halted all air traffic at Newark Airport due to a severe shortage of critical staff needed to manage operations.
The shortages stemmed from a significant ATC employee exodus following federal funding cuts initiated in January and compounded by technical failures at the Philadelphia facility.
Newark, New York City's second-busiest airport, has faced repeated disruptions, including three power outages and technical glitches disrupting air traffic control operations in recent weeks.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that a runway opened ahead of schedule, supported by a $121 million investment to improve airport operations, and indicated the runway is expected to receive certification by June 10 pending successful testing.
The grounding is expected to last, forcing strict traffic management and delays of about 30 minutes for arrivals, highlighting ongoing operational and staffing challenges at Newark.

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