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New fiber optic cable in place to help fix communications problems plaguing flights to Newark, DOT says | CNN


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Published in Automotive and Transportation on Wednesday, May 28th 2025 at 14:41 GMT by CNN   Print publication without navigation

  • A new fiber optic cable is now in place between Philadelphia and New York to improve air traffic control telecommunications at the facility that handles flights in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport, following a busy Memorial Day weekend, the Department of Transportation said Wednesday.

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced on May 28, 2025, that a new fiber optic cable has been installed to address the persistent communication issues affecting flights to Newark Liberty International Airport. The installation, completed ahead of schedule, aims to enhance the reliability of air traffic control communications, which had been disrupted due to the old cable's frequent failures. The DOT emphasized that this upgrade is part of a broader initiative to modernize the nation's air traffic control infrastructure, ensuring safer and more efficient air travel. The new cable is expected to significantly reduce delays and cancellations caused by communication breakdowns, benefiting both airlines and passengers.

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