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United CEO: Newark Safe Despite Third FAA Outage, Runway Work Ongoing Through June 15
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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has stated that it is "absolutely" safe to fly at Newark Liberty International Airport and across the United States, following a series of air traffic control equipment outages and staffing issues. Kirby cited the aviation industry's extensive training and "backups to backups to backups" as key to maintaining safety during disruptions.
Recent incidents at Newark included a 45-minute ground stop and marked the third outage in recent weeks, with air traffic controllers temporarily losing radar and radio communication. In response, pilots use alternative frequencies and radar centers, while aircraft systems help maintain situational awareness. The system is deliberately slowed down during outages to prioritize safety, resulting in delays or cancellations.
To ease congestion at Newark, United has reduced the number of flights and deployed larger aircraft to maintain seat capacity. The airport serves as United's primary transatlantic gateway. Runway construction is ongoing through June 15, expected to double capacity when completed. The FAA is also coordinating with other airlines to reduce schedules.
Kirby expressed optimism about reforms to the Federal Aviation Administration, highlighting bipartisan support and the commitment of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who has called for increased investment in air traffic control infrastructure. The Trump administration plans to overhaul the system, with funding requests expected to reach several billion dollars.
Kirby described Secretary Duffy as the "leading gold star" for managing the DOGE process and praised the "backups to backups to backups" approach for keeping the skies safe.
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