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May 22, 2025 at 11:35 AM

Delays and cancellations mount as nation deals with air traffic controller shortage 

Newark Airport has also experienced multiple radio and radar outages, in addition to staffing shortages, causing concern over flight safety.
May 22, 2025 at 11:35 AM
VIDEO: Delays and cancellations mount as nation deals with air traffic controller shortage 
May 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Colorado ATC lost contact with some pilots for 90 seconds

Amid growing flight chaos at Newark Airport, the FAA has confirmed an outage at an air traffic control center near Denver left controllers unable to reach some pilots for nearly 90 seconds on Monday.
May 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM
VIDEO: Colorado ATC lost contact with some pilots for 90 seconds
May 15, 2025 at 3:31 PM

FAA testifies about Newark airport failures

ABC News’ Sam Sweeney reports on testimony from agency leaders about equipment outages, which have led to air traffic control issues.
May 15, 2025 at 3:31 PM
VIDEO: FAA testifies about Newark airport failures
May 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM

FAA holds summit with major airlines amid Newark Airport issues

The FAA is meeting with airlines including Delta, United, American and JetBlue to propose cutting back on flights during the summer to reduce ongoing delays at Newark Liberty International Airport.
May 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
VIDEO: FAA holds summit with major airlines amid Newark Airport issues
May 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM

What the FAA is asking from airlines to correct Newark airport issues

ABC News’ Sam Sweeney reports on the meeting between the FAA and major airlines aimed at reducing delays at the Newark airport.
May 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
VIDEO: What the FAA is asking from airlines to correct Newark airport issues
May 13, 2025 at 1:20 PM

FAA launches emergency task force to ensure safety flying in and out of Newark

The Federal Aviation Administration is considering temporary flight reductions in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport, and it's launching a safety task force.
May 13, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy speaks to reporters during a news conference on Newark Liberty International Airport at the Department of Transportation Headquarters, May 12, 2025 in Washington.
May 12, 2025 at 10:28 PM

Software update keeps Newark airport radar online

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says a new software update prevented a third radar outage over the last two weeks at New Jersey's busy Newark airport when a telecommunications line failed again over the weekend
May 12, 2025 at 10:28 PM
A display shows the status of flights at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, N.J., Monday, May 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
May 10, 2025 at 12:22 AM

Radar screens at Newark Liberty Airport go offline, one week after similar outage

Radar screens went black again at Newark Liberty Airport at 3:55 a.m. for about 90 seconds on Friday, the FAA said.
May 10, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Radar screens at Newark Liberty Airport go offline, one week after similar outage
May 8, 2025 at 7:09 PM

Plans for new air traffic control system unveiled by transportation secretary

Plans for a new air traffic control system were announced Thursday by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
May 8, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Plans for new air traffic control system unveiled by transportation secretary
May 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM

Former NYC air traffic control head reacts to recent ATC outage at Newark airport

Michael McCormick, former vice president of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Air Traffic Organization, breaks down the recent outage at Newark Liberty International Airport.
May 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
VIDEO: Former NYC air traffic control head reacts to recent ATC outage at Newark airport
May 6, 2025 at 12:10 AM

Newark ATC outage kept radar, communications down for 60-90 seconds, sources say

ABC News has learned Air traffic controllers lost radar and communications with passenger planes, leaving them unable to see, hear or talk to pilots coming in and out of Newark Airport.
May 6, 2025 at 12:10 AM
VIDEO: Newark ATC outage kept radar, communications down for 60-90 seconds, sources say
May 3, 2025 at 3:40 PM

FAA issues continue at Newark airport

A major shortage of air traffic controllers cause at least 56 flight cancellations as airlines scramble to adjust schedules.
May 3, 2025 at 3:40 PM
VIDEO: FAA issues continue at Newark airport
May 1, 2025 at 9:24 PM

US Department of Transportation aiming to expand air traffic control staffing

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is expected to make an announcement Thursday about air traffic control staffing at U.S. airports.
May 1, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is expected to make an announcement Thursday about air traffic control staffing at U.S. airports.
2 months ago

FAA investigating close call at Reagan National Airport

A close call between a Delta passenger plane and Air Force jets triggered a collision warning near Reagan National Airport, just two months after the fatal collision there.
2 months ago
VIDEO: FAA investigating close call at Reagan National Airport
2 months ago

FAA investigating close call between Delta Airlines jet and Air Force plane

Delta flight 2983 had just taken off on its journey to Minneapolis when its traffic alert and collision avoidance system began to sound, warning it was too close to another plane.
2 months ago
VIDEO: FAA investigating close call between Delta Airlines jet and Air Force plane
2 months ago

FAA administrator: 'Clearly, something was missed' that led to DC plane crash

Testifying for the first time in front of the Senate Subcommittee on Aviation, acting Federal Aviation Administrator Chris Rocheleau admitted that "something was missed."
2 months ago
A crane removes airplane wreckage from the Potomac River, where American Airlines flight 5342 collided with a military Black Hawk helicopter, near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Feb 03, 2025 in Alexandria, VA.
2 months ago

FAA to install new tech to improve runway safety

The Runway Incursion Device gives air traffic controllers audio and visual alerts to indicate the availability of a runway and is expected to be installed in 70 additional airports by the end of the year.
2 months ago
VIDEO: FAA to install new tech to improve runway safety
3 months ago

FAA investigates false collision alerts at Reagan National Airport

An investigation is underway after several flight crews preparing to land at the airport over the weekend received false warnings that they were on a collision course with another aircraft.
3 months ago
VIDEO: FAA investigates false collision alerts at Reagan National Airport
3 months ago

Layoffs hit FAA employees tasked with producing air traffic navigation maps

Terminated probationary employees at the FAA include some who work on the team responsible for producing air traffic navigation maps, sources told ABC News.
3 months ago
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) headquarters, Feb. 9, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
3 months ago

Family of DC plane crash victim files claim against FAA, Army for $250 million

The family of a passenger who died in the midair collision near Washington, D.C. on Jan. 29 filed legal claims against the Federal Aviation Administration and U.S. Army.
3 months ago
A crane lifts a piece of American Airlines flight 5342 from the Potomac River during recovery efforts in Arlington, Va., Feb. 03, 2025.
4 months ago

Trump administration says mysterious drone flights had FAA authorization

The White House said the mystery drone sightings around New Jersey, which left many residents and lawmakers on edge since November, were authorized “for research and various other reasons.”
4 months ago
VIDEO: Trump administration says mysterious drone flights had FAA authorization
4 months ago

FAA orders SpaceX to investigate Starship explosion

The rocket -- made by the Elon Musk-led company -- broke apart during a test flight from Texas on Thursday. Pieces of debris streaked across the sky, forcing flight delays and diversions from Florida.
4 months ago
FAA orders SpaceX to investigate Starship explosion
5 months ago

FAA expands temporary drone ban to include parts of New York

The supermodel was vacationing in Thailand when a tsunami struck in 2004, killing nearly 230,000 people. Nemcova tells ABC News' Diane Sawyer about how the kindness of strangers helped her survive.
5 months ago
VIDEO: FAA expands temporary drone ban to include parts of New York
5 months ago

FAA imposes drone bans over parts of NJ, NY

After weeks of reported sightings, the FAA is taking the unprecedented move of shutting down airspace to drones over parts of New Jersey and New York due to “special security concerns.”
5 months ago
VIDEO: FAA imposes drone bans over parts of NJ, NY
5 months ago

Laser strikes up in New Jersey: FAA

The FAA said it has received "dozens of new laser reports" from pilots in airspace spanning New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
5 months ago
A DHL cargo plane is illuminated by the rising sun as it flies past the moon on July 26, 2024, over Jersey City, N.J.
5 months ago

Reports of laser strikes on pilots up 269% in New Jersey over last year: FAA

The FAA said it has received "dozens of new laser reports" from pilots in airspace spanning New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
5 months ago
The FAA said it has received "dozens of new laser reports" from pilots in airspace spanning New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
6 months ago

FAA reports record number of flights for Thanksgiving so far

Airlines are seeing record travel numbers for Thanksgiving this year, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
6 months ago
A plane is seen in an undated stock photo.
6 months ago

FAA staffing shortages may cause holiday flight delays

The Federal Aviation Administration cautioned that flight delays are likely during Thanksgiving week because of a shortage of air traffic controllers, particularly in New York City.
6 months ago
VIDEO: FAA staffing shortages may cause holiday flight delays
6 months ago

FAA warns of flight delays as millions take to the skies

More than 50,000 flights are expected to take off on Tuesday, but the FAA is warning that it may have to slow air traffic in the Northeast due to a shortage of air traffic controllers.
6 months ago
VIDEO: FAA warns of flight delays as millions take to the skies
6 months ago

FAA prohibits US airlines from operating flights to Haiti

The Federal Aviation Administration has banned U.S. airlines from flying to Haiti for 30 days. This decision comes 24 hours after a Spirit Airlines jet with Americans on board was struck by gunfire.
6 months ago
FAA prohibits US airlines from operating flights to Haiti
6 months ago

FAA bans US flights to Haiti for 30 days after planes struck by gunfire

The Federal Aviation Administration has banned U.S. flights to Haiti for 30 days in the wake of Monday's gunfire incidents, according to a Notice to Air Mission issued Tuesday.
6 months ago
VIDEO: FAA bans US flights to Haiti for 30 days after planes struck by gunfire
6 months ago

FAA considers banning US flights to Haiti after gunfire incidents

Multiple officials say the agency is urgently considering a ban and that a decision is expected today. ABC News' Sam Sweeney reports.
6 months ago
VIDEO: FAA considers banning US flights to Haiti after gunfire incidents
7 months ago

FAA investigates close call in the sky

A single engine Cessna and an American Airlines passenger jet came within 400 feet of each other at Austin Airport.
7 months ago
VIDEO: NTSB investigates close call in the sky 
7 months ago

FAA investigating previously unreported mid-air close call in Texas

The FAA is investigating a near-miss incident in Austin, Texas, where an American Airlines 737 and a Cessna 182 came within about 350 feet of each other near the airport on Wednesday morning.
7 months ago
VIDEO: FAA investigating previously unreported mid-air close call in Texas
10 months ago

FAA investigating close call between 2 planes in New York

The FAA is investigating after two passenger planes came close to each other over Syracuse, New York. A police dashcam captured the moment.
10 months ago
VIDEO: FAA investigating close call between 2 planes in New York
1 year ago

FAA investigating Southwest Airlines flight taking off from a closed runway in Maine

The plane flying to Baltimore departed from a temporarily closed runway in Maine earlier this week. An airport vehicle was on that same runway just before the plane started its roll.
1 year ago
VIDEO: FAA investigating Southwest Airlines flight taking off from a closed runway in Maine
1 year ago

FAA investigating after plane descended dangerously low on airport approach

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a plane descended to a dangerously low altitude as it made its approach to the Oklahoma City Airport.
1 year ago
In this Feb. 8, 2024, file photo, a Southwest Airlines plane lands at San Francisco International Airport, in San Francisco, Calif.
1 year ago

FAA investigating an incident on a Southwest Airlines flight

The FAA is investigating another incident concerning a Southwest Airlines flight. The plane dropped to roughly 525 feet as it approached Oklahoma City.
1 year ago
VIDEO: FAA investigating an incident on a Southwest Airlines flight
1 year ago

Small plane crashed in a river near Boston, prompting investigations by the FAA, NTSB

The pilot, who was the only person onboard, was found dead. Rescue crews used a boat to reach the plane, which overturned in the water.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Small plane crashed in a river near Boston, prompting investigations by the FAA, NTSB
1 year ago

3 injured after hot air balloon strikes power lines: FAA

Three people were seriously injured when their hot air balloon struck power lines and caught on fire before crashing into a field in Indiana, authorities said.
1 year ago
Three people were seriously injured when their hot air balloon struck power lines and caught on fire before crashing into a field in Indiana, authorities said.
1 year ago

FAA probing close call between plane and air tower

The FAA is investigating after a Southwest flight veered off course and came extremely close to the control tower as it made its second attempt to land at LaGuardia Airport.
1 year ago
VIDEO: FAA probing close call between plane and air tower
1 year ago

Total solar eclipse could cause air travel delays: FAA

A total solar eclipse set to deliver a stunning display in the sky on April 8 could be trouble for air travelers and pilots due to possible flight delays, the FAA said.
1 year ago
A man takes a picture of a partial solar eclipse in San Salvador.
1 year ago

FAA to evaluate United Airlines safety

The Federal Aviation Administration is stepping up its oversight of United Airlines after a string of incidents.
1 year ago
VIDEO: FAA to evaluate United Airlines safety
1 year ago

FAA uncovers safety concerns with Boeing: Report

The New York Times reported Boeing failed 33 of the 89 audits conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration.
1 year ago
VIDEO: FAA uncovers safety concerns with Boeing: Report
1 year ago

FAA investigating Jet Blue collision at Boston airport

The wing of one JetBlue plane clipped the tail of another JetBlue plane while on the de-icing pad, officials said.
1 year ago
VIDEO: FAA investigating Jet Blue collision at Boston airport
1 year ago

FAA recommends Boeing door plugs inspections after Alaska Airlines incident

The Federal Aviation Administration is recommending carriers operating the Boeing 737-900ER model "visually inspect mid-exit door plugs to ensure the door is properly secured."
1 year ago
VIDEO: FAA recommends Boeing door plugs inspections after Alaska Airlines incident
1 year ago

FAA recommends airlines inspect door plugs on another Boeing model

Weeks after a mid-cabin door plug fell off during the ascent of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9, the FAA is recommending flight operators check another model.
1 year ago
In this file photo, Alaska Airlines planes are shown parked at gates at sunrise, March 1, 2021, at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Seattle, Washington.
1 year ago

'Softball size hole' found above Boeing cargo plane engine after emergency landing

Federal officials are investigating after an Atlas Air Boeing 747 cargo plane experienced an engine failure soon after departing from Miami International Airport.
1 year ago
This image taken from video provided by Melanie Adaros shows sparks shooting from a cargo plane before making an emergency landing at Miami International Airport, Jan. 18, 2024, in Miami.
1 year ago

FAA to increase oversight of Boeing production

The FAA is promising tighter oversight of Boeing production following the in-flight blowout of a door plug on that Alaska Airlines flight a week ago.
1 year ago
VIDEO: FAA to increase oversight of Boeing production
1 year ago

FAA investigating Alaska Airlines plane after in-air incident

The FAA is grounding some 737 Max 9 Jets after a door plug blew out of a flight Friday night.
1 year ago
VIDEO: FAA investigating Alaska Airlines plane after in-air incident