The Federal Aviation Administration has announced that the flight restrictions that have been in place at New Jersey's largest airport will remain in place into mid-June.

The FAA is capping arrivals at Newark Airport to 28 per hour starting October 2025 to ease congestion, improve efficiency, and support ongoing runway upgrades.

Recent technology outages, staffing shortages among air traffic controllers and runway construction have caused significant disruptions and raised concerns about passenger safety.

The U.S. Transportation Department will announce on Tuesday that it is moving forward with temporary cuts to flights at Newark after meetings with major U.S. airlines to address congestion impacts, airline officials said Tuesday.

The Federal Aviation Administration is cutting the number of departures and arrivals at Newark Liberty International Airport.

Alaska Airlines planes clipped wings at the Seattle-Tacoma airport, prompting an FAA investigation. Passengers were safely moved to other aircraft, and no injuries were reported.

The federal government has taken a reactive approach to aviation policy, often leading to delays in modernization efforts and inadequate staffing and funding.

Power has been restored to a Federal Aviation Administration tower at Hobby airport, after an hour-long outage, officials say. A power outage at the tower, from which the flow of aircraft on and around the airport is managed,