Denver air traffic lost communications for about two minutes on Monday

The FAA experienced a pivotal moment when air traffic control lost communication for two minutes in Denver, switching to an emergency frequency to maintain safety amidst equipment failures at their Newark facility, which has raised concerns about aging infrastructure and public confidence. Franklin McIntosh confirmed that controllers successfully switched to a secondary frequency without issues, averting potential separation problems and ensuring flight safety remained intact. Experts warn of growing reliability issues with outdated systems, while the FAA acknowledges its need for urgent modernization efforts but faces significant delays due to staffing challenges and funding constraints.