Newark Airport experiences flight disruptions due to technical issues, leading to capacity cuts and modernization plans.

Newark Liberty International Airport faced a 45-minute ground stop on May 11 due to a technical issue at the Philadelphia TRACON facility, affecting Newark's operations. This is the third disruption in two weeks, raising concerns about the aging US air traffic control system's reliability. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans to reduce Newark's flight capacity for several weeks to address radar outages and staffing issues, with broader plans to modernize the nation's air traffic control infrastructure over the next three to four years.