The Latest Breaking News from Newark

Fly Ash Runway Base: Newark engineers turn coal waste into durable pavement; FHWA hails long-term performance

Newark International Airport integrated coal fly ash into its runway construction during the 1970s as a stabilising material. The Federal Highway Administration reported satisfactory performance of this stabilised base after over 20 years of operation. Research indicated that the cementitious properties of fly ash contributed to the durability of the…

The Times of India · 17h ago

Flights grounded at major US airports after construction workers cut backup cable

Flights were disrupted across the US Northeast on Monday after a key air traffic control connection failed and a backup fiber optic cable was cut during construction work, forcing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to temporarily halt some incoming flights at major airports including Newark Liberty, Philadelphia and Teterboro.

The Times of India · Sep 21

FAA delays flights at New York, Philadelphia airports due to severe weather conditions

Severe weather and air traffic control staffing shortages are impacting flights. The Federal Aviation Administration is slowing air traffic into four major airports. These staffing issues are affecting flights at John F. Kennedy, LaGuardia, and Newark. Flight cancellations and significant ground delays are currently being experienced. The FAA anticipates these…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Newark airport evacuates control tower after burning smell; flights briefly halted

Newark Liberty International Airport experienced flight disruptions Monday morning after air traffic controllers evacuated the control tower due to a burning smell from an elevator. The FAA confirmed no fire, with controllers temporarily relocating to a backup facility. Flights resumed and the ground stop was lifted by 8:30 am, following…

The Times of India · Mar 23

Alaska Airlines and FedEx plane come within 300ft of collision at Newark Airport, officials say

The Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 came within a few hundred feet of hitting the cargo plane during an aborted landing

The Independent UK · Mar 19

Newark Airport Disruption Grounds United Airlines' Q3 Forecast, Weighs On Shares

United Airlines cut its third-quarter profit forecast after severe disruptions at Newark Liberty Airport. Equipment failures, air traffic delays, and staffing shortages continue to pressure operations.

International Business Times · Jul 17, 2025

Newark Airport's Equipment Problems Became So Frequent That They Were Dismissed Several Times: Report

Frequent equipment failures at Newark Airport became so normalized among controllers that they were often ignored.

Latin Times · Jun 16, 2025

Newark airport runway project wraps up early, so when will flight limits ease?

A construction project on one of Newark Liberty International airport’s three main runways wrapped up nearly two weeks early, so the Federal Aviation Administration expects to begin easing flight limits next week

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2025

How flight reductions at Newark Airport are impacting prices at nearby airports

New Jersey airport has been experiencing widespread technology and communication issues

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025

Transportation secretary wants flights at Newark scaled back but insists it’s safe to continue operations

Flights were grounded once again at Newark Airport on Sunday morning — and the Transport Secretary says he’s ‘concerned about the whole airspace’ due to aging tech

The Independent UK · May 11, 2025