US EditionNew fiber optic cable aims to fix communications problems plaguing flights to Newark
- A new fiber optic cable was installed between Philadelphia and New York on May 28, 2025, to improve communications for flights at Newark Liberty International Airport.
- The installation responded to repeated air traffic control outages caused by the April 28 failure of an existing cable that silenced radios for 30 seconds and blanked radar for 90 seconds.
- The Department of Transportation intends to modernize the country’s air traffic control infrastructure and increase the number of controllers, while the FAA reduced flights by 25% last week at Newark to alleviate congestion.
- Acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau stated that nationwide flight cancellations remained under 1% during the Memorial Day weekend, despite United Airlines experiencing its busiest holiday period yet, carrying 553,000 passengers daily with no cancellations at its Newark hub on Sunday or Monday.
- The new cable and ongoing efforts to manage air traffic aim to improve safety and reduce delays, but officials acknowledge significant investment and continued collaboration among agencies and airlines are necessary.
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New fiber optic cable in place to help fix communications problems plaguing flights to Newark, DOT says
A new fiber optic cable is now in place between Philadelphia and New York to improve air traffic control telecommunications at the facility that handles flights in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport, following a busy Memorial Day weekend, the Department of Transportation said Wednesday.
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