Exclusive Video: Inside the Newark Airport Air Traffic Control Outage

Newark Airport Delays: Exclusive Video Shows Air Traffic Control System Outage Newark, NJ – Last week's air travel disruptions at Newark Airport were caused by a series of air traffic control system outages. CBS News has obtained exclusive video footage showing the impact of one such outage at a Philadelphia facility, which handles Newark flights. The video captures the moment the system failed, leaving controllers with blank screens. "That left air traffic controllers unable to communicate with pilots or track planes on their screens," reported a CBS News anchor. The FAA confirmed the outage lasted approximately 90 seconds. While the disruption was brief, it highlights vulnerabilities in the system. The FAA later reported another communications outage in Denver, lasting less than two minutes, with no impact on flights. This incident underscores the need for robust and reliable air traffic control systems to ensure safe and efficient air travel.