Sean Duffy, Newark and Laguardia Airport
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is testifying before a House panel on the 2026 budget at 10 a.m. He will address key issues on the state of transportation in the United States and funding priorities in transportation policy.
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ABC7 New York on MSNTransportation Secretary Duffy to meet with major airlines to discuss Newark Airport travel woesDepartment of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans to meet with the major airlines on Wednesday in a renewed effort to address the ongoing issues at Newark Airport.The head of United Airlines tried to reassure air travelers on Tuesday that flying in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport is safe,
Airline executives, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, and officials from the FAA are meeting Wednesday to discuss how to address issues facing New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport.
The regulator still uses some computer systems that rely on floppy disks and other outdated hardware, according to one air traffic control union leader.
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With Memorial Day weekend approaching, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said travelers planning to fly should be prepared for their trip to take longer than usual. Similar to last summer, there is currently a nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers,
Staff shortages and equipment failures at Newark Liberty International Airport have raised safety concerns in recent weeks.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he has a plan to upgrade old air traffic control tech but warned more flight disruptions could come first.
Sean Duffy said it is safe to fly, but major outages such as the ones in Newark could still pose “a risk to life” and must be swiftly resolved.