Newark airport software update averts third radar outage

Monday, May 12, 2025, 6:21 pm

Newark airport officials confirm that a timely software update has averted a third radar outage in recent weeks, preserving crucial radar functionality amid persistent network issues. While the fix has prevented further cancellation chaos, lingering concerns over ongoing technical vulnerabilities continue to keep administrators on edge.

globalnews.ca / A 3rd Newark airport outage was prevented by software update: official

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the recent problems that have led to hundreds of cancellations and delays could have been avoided by the Biden administration.

citynews.ca / Software update keeps Newark airport radar online but network concerns and flight limits remain

A new software update prevented a third radar outage in the last two weeks at New Jersey’s busy Newark airport when a telecommunications line failed again over the weekend, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Monday. At a news conference, Duffy also said the recent problems that have led to…

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