Air traffic controllers couldn't see or talk to planes in equipment failure that led to Newark meltdown

At Newark International Airport last week, massive flight delays were caused by air traffic controllers losing radar and communications due to equipment failure, leading to a critical infrastructure issue. The Federal Aviation Administration reported staffing shortages and disruptions, while United Airlines plans to reduce flights at its New York hub in response. The union clarified that controllers took leave under federal laws rather than quitting their jobs.