Moving air traffic controllers means retraining them on the quirks of a new facility, and the process can take years.

The United States aviation industry continues to grapple with the worst air traffic controller shortage in nearly 30 years as a recent spate of incidents has thrust the high-stress profession into the spotlight.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Tuesday defended moving Newark Liberty International Airport’s airspace control to Philadelphia in a statement released in the wake of recent turmoil

"We've turned the corner, and we have the commitment," United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said of reforms to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Secretary Duffy says new fiber optic wiring will be in place to replace aging copper wires in the next two weeks as operational issues plague air travel.

The Biden administration is to blame for the ongoing air traffic control failures at New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport, and throughout the system, Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Monday.

The current ATC system "is based on an outdated technologies that are unable to meet" modern demands, an administration statement said.

The Trump administration's announcement comes as Newark Liberty International Airport continues to deal with disruptions following an outage last week.

Learn how federal agencies mischaracterized drone sightings over New Jersey, leading to public alarm and dangerous incidents during late 2024.

The regulator still uses some computer systems that rely on floppy disks and other outdated hardware, according to one air traffic control union leader.