In an attempt to fix air traffic control issues at Newark International Airport, a new fiber optic cable has been installed between Philadelphia and New York. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told reporters at a press conference on Wednesday that the cable should be ready for use by July.

The problems that disrupted flights at New Jersey’s largest airport this spring could be repeated anywhere across the country, so Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is trying to sell Congress on his plan to overhaul the nation’s air traffic control system that will cost “tens of billions.

After weeks of chaos, delays and cancellation at the major hub, Duffy claimed there is light at the end of the tunnel.

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,

Staff shortages and equipment failures at Newark Liberty International Airport have raised safety concerns in recent weeks.

According to the New York Post, a blackout on April 28 for air traffic controllers overseeing Newark led to many workers taking trauma leave, exacerbating its staff shortage. In addition, a Newark Airport runway is closed for “rehabilitation work” leaving the airport with only one functioning runway.

A shortage of air traffic controllers, bungled IT management, outdated technology, and a brewing disaster in our airspace.

The New Jersey airport, which has faced radar problems and major delays, is scrambling to bring in more air traffic controllers and complete construction.

The airport, which has suffered from staffing shortages and communications breakdowns, faces the first big weekend leading up to summer.

The airline is slashing fares to coax wary fliers to the airport after flight disruptions and safety fears.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy provided an update on the issues with air traffic control staffing and technology at Newark Airport.