In a startling aviation lapse, air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty International Airport lost all radar and radio contact with incoming flights for nearly 90 seconds on April 28, triggering widespread panic. With no way to see or speak to pilots, staff faced a blackout that led to trauma leave for several employees and caused over 150 flight cancellations by Monday, May 5. The FAA admitted the fault lies with the nation’s outdated air traffic systems, which failed to trigger backup lines during the glitch. Despite Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy downplaying crash risks, he acknowledged the fragility of current infrastructure and pledged billions for a tech overhaul. The incident has further strained Newark’s overburdened operations, already hit by staffing shortages and flight cuts from United Airlines. US Plane Fire: FedEx Cargo Flight 3609 Makes Emergency Landing at Newark After Bird Strike Sparks Mid-Air Engine Fire, Videos Surface.

Newark Airport Hit by Air Traffic Blackout

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