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Bloomberg • Allyson Versprille

FAA and Verizon Launch Emergency Task Force to Probe Newark ATC Technology Failures

The FAA has partnered with Verizon to form an emergency task force investigating recent telecom and radar breakdowns that briefly blinded controllers at Newark Liberty International Airport. The joint effort aims to diagnose root causes, accelerate fixes and restore reliable guidance for inbound and outbound flights.

2025-05-12T13:07:34.876352-07:00

FAA

FAA Caps Newark Flights and Launches Task Force After Repeated ATC Failures

2025-05-12T07:32:54.814081-07:00

Hindustan Times

India Revokes NOTAM, Reopens 32 Northern Airports After Ceasefire With Pakistan

2025-05-11T22:27:04.585269-07:00

Associated Press

Duffy Orders Flight Cuts at Newark Liberty Following ATC Delays and Equipment Failures

2025-05-11T06:27:28.033574-07:00

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Bloomberg

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FAA and Verizon Launch Emergency Task Force to Probe Newark ATC Technology Failures The FAA has partnered with Verizon to form an emergency task force investigating recent telecom and radar breakdowns that briefly blinded controllers at Newark Liberty International Airport. The joint effort aims to diagnose root causes, accelerate fixes and restore reliable guidance for inbound and outbound flights.

2025-05-12T13:07:34.876352-07:00

FAA and Verizon Launch Emergency Task Force to Probe Newark ATC Technology Failures

Flying Magazine

UFA's ATTranscribe Automates ATC Transcription to Cut Workload, Boost Safety UFA launched ATTranscribe, an AI-driven tool offering time-synced playback, searchable transcripts and keyword filtering of ATC-pilot communications. It reduces controller transcription workload, accelerates incident reviews and helps alleviate staffing shortages while boosting ATM safety.

2025-05-12T11:05:47.431757-07:00

UFA's ATTranscribe Automates ATC Transcription to Cut Workload, Boost Safety

Airline Economics

SAASA Starts Construction of New Cargo Terminal at Madrid-Barajas Airport SAASA Global has broken ground on a dedicated air cargo terminal at Madrid-Barajas Airport, marking the first phase of a multiyear program to boost the airport’s freight handling capacity. The facility is designed to accommodate increased cargo volumes and specialized handling operations.

2025-05-12T07:46:13.271130-07:00

SAASA Starts Construction of New Cargo Terminal at Madrid-Barajas Airport

FAA

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FAA Caps Newark Flights and Launches Task Force After Repeated ATC Failures After three telecom and radar breakdowns shook confidence at Newark Liberty International Airport, the FAA and Transportation Department have convened an emergency task force, fast-tracked system fixes and imposed flight caps this week. Airlines, led by United, will shift loads and adjust schedules to ease congestion amid staffing and construction constraints.

2025-05-12T07:32:54.814081-07:00

FAA Caps Newark Flights and Launches Task Force After Repeated ATC Failures

Financial Express

IndiGo and Air India phase resumption of northern routes as India-Pak ceasefire holds India’s aviation regulator has lifted NOTAMs closing 32 airports across northern and northwestern India after a ceasefire eased tensions with Pakistan. IndiGo and Air India have begun restoring flights to Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Amritsar and other affected cities, offering fee waivers through May 22 and advising passengers to monitor status.

2025-05-12T06:12:08.729115-07:00

IndiGo and Air India phase resumption of northern routes as India-Pak ceasefire holds

AeroTime

Heathrow Handles Over 7 Million Passengers in Its Busiest April Ever London’s Heathrow Airport handled more than seven million passengers in April, its busiest month ever. The surge underscores a resilient post-pandemic demand rebound at Europe’s largest hub and intensifies pressure on capacity, bolstering the case for upcoming terminal upgrades and the long-debated third runway.

2025-05-12T04:04:10.382660-07:00

Heathrow Handles Over 7 Million Passengers in Its Busiest April Ever

AeroTime

Emirates sets new annual baggage record, handling 100,000 bags daily at DXB Between April 2024 and March 2025, Emirates processed over 2.8 million bags per month—averaging 100,000 each day—to 140 destinations worldwide, a 3.7% increase from the prior year. Despite this scale, the carrier achieved a 99.9% on-time and accurate baggage delivery rate.

2025-05-12T02:59:41.080033-07:00

Emirates sets new annual baggage record, handling 100,000 bags daily at DXB

Hindustan Times

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India Revokes NOTAM, Reopens 32 Northern Airports After Ceasefire With Pakistan India’s aviation regulator has lifted the NOTAM closing 32 airports across northern and north-western regions—including Srinagar, Chandigarh and Amritsar—restoring civil operations after a ceasefire eased tensions with Pakistan. Scheduled services will be phased back in as carriers coordinate flight resumptions.

2025-05-11T22:27:04.585269-07:00

India Revokes NOTAM, Reopens 32 Northern Airports After Ceasefire With Pakistan

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