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How Ya Doin’? Visiting Newark’s FAA Control Tower

Recently, we had the opportunity to visit the air traffic control tower at Newark Liberty International Airport. Here's a look at how they do things in one of the nations busiest control towers.
by Ben Granucci
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Construction workers examine blueprints inside the new Sky Club.

The Long Term Effects of The “Reducing Flight Delays Act of 2013”

When the federal government enacted its sequestration plan, it hit the Federal Aviation Administration in several ways; The closing of many contracted control towers, as well as the furloughing of air traffic controllers. When ...
by Jason Rabinowitz
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Air traffic control radar. (Photo by Photodune)

Party Balloon Knocks Greek Air Traffic Radar Offline

A Greek air traffic control radar was knocked offline when a child's helium-filled balloon floated into power lines and cut power.
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Reagan National Airport control tower. (Photo by dbking via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY)

Air Traffic Control Error Nearly Causes Three-Plane Collision Over DC

Three US Airways jets nearly collided when an air traffic controller messed up at Reagan National.
by NYCAviation Staff
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Newark Liberty International Airport control tower.

Newark Airport Control Tower Evacuated Due to Smoke [UPDATED]

Flights into Newark Liberty Airport were halted Tuesday afternoon after smoke was reported in the control tower's elevator shaft.
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