Hackensack, NJ
News
FAA Slashes Newark Flights Through 2025 — Here’s What It Means For You FAA Slashes Newark Flights Through 2025 — Here’s What It Means For You
FAA Slashes Newark Flights Through 2025 — Here’s What It Means For You Newark Liberty International Airport will continue operating under reduced flight limits through 2025 to cut down on delays, federal officials announced Friday, June 6. The Federal Aviation Administration said the cap on arrivals and departures—initially a temporary measure—has now been extended through Dec. 31, 2025. The FAA said this move follows "productive discussions with airlines and the conclusion of a public comment period." The change, which takes effect immediately, limits arrivals and departures to 28 per hour on weekends during airport construction, from Sept. 1 through the end …

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by Cecilia Levine
Sterling, VA
Traffic
Trump's Birthday Bash Will Ground Flights At Reagan Airport In DC, Feds Say Trump's Birthday Bash Will Ground Flights At Reagan Airport In DC, Feds Say
Trump's Birthday Bash Will Ground Flights At Reagan Airport In DC, Feds Say President Donald Trump's planned birthday bash and military parade continues to produce unexpected consequences in DC. Not only is the scheduled parade on Saturday, June 14, in downtown DC expected to cost millions of dollars, but planners also predict it could cause millions more in road damage requiring repairs after the celebration. Now, federal officials are cautioning that air travel over Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport will be limited, with some flights altered to permit military flyovers and fireworks in the area. According to the FAA, all arrivals and departures at Ronald…

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by Zak Failla
East Granby, CT
Obituaries
Community Rallies Around Family Of East Granby Air Traffic Controller Who Died At Work At 33 Community Rallies Around Family Of East Granby Air Traffic Controller Who Died At Work At 33
Community Rallies Around Family Of East Granby Air Traffic Controller Who Died At Work At 33 Hundreds of people have donated to help a Connecticut family after their father and husband died unexpectedly while at work.  Mario Villegas of East Granby was just 33 years old when he passed away last week, leaving behind his wife, Britnee, and their two young children, Luca and Milo. A GoFundMe for his family has raised nearly $70,000 as of Wednesday afternoon, June 4.  Organizers of the fundraiser said Villegas was a kind and caring man who always put his family first.  Mario was, above all, a devoted family man whose greatest joy came from sharing life's moments with th…

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by Josh Lanier
Newark, NJ
Business
Canadian Airline Launching New EWR Flight Amid Airport's Air Traffic Control Chaos Canadian Airline Launching New EWR Flight Amid Airport's Air Traffic Control Chaos
Canadian Airline Launching New EWR Flight Amid Airport's Air Traffic Control Chaos A Canadian airline is launching a new route in Newark as the city's airport faces major air traffic control issues. Porter Airlines is adding a nonstop route from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), the company said in a news release on Friday, May 30. The daily flights will begin on Sunday, June 1. The move marks Porter's third nonstop route to Newark, joining existing flights to Ottawa and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. The airline also began service at La Guardia Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport&nb…

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by Chris Spiker
White Plains, NY
News
NY Native Among 6 Victims All Now ID'd After Private Plane Crash In San Diego NY Native Among 6 Victims All Now ID'd After Private Plane Crash In San Diego
NY Native Among 6 Victims All Now ID'd After Private Plane Crash In San Diego The identities have been released of all six people killed after a private plane crashed into a California neighborhood following departure from the East Coast. The incident happened around 3:45 a.m. West Coast time on Thursday, May 22, at military housing in the Murphy Canyon section of San Diego, near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Authorities said there was dense fog at the time of the crash, and that the aircraft, a Cessna 550, clipped a power line.  A video of the crash captured on a Ring camera video was obtained …

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by Joe Lombardi
White Plains, NY
News
6 Presumed Dead After Plane Originating From Teterboro Crashes Into San Diego Neighborhood 6 Presumed Dead After Plane Originating From Teterboro Crashes Into San Diego Neighborhood
6 Presumed Dead After Plane Originating From Teterboro Crashes Into San Diego Neighborhood All six people onboard a private plane that crashed into a California neighborhood after departing from the East Coast are now presumed dead. Click here for a new, updated story - IDs Released For All 6 Killed After Plane Originating From East Coast Crashes In San Diego The incident happened around 3:45 a.m. West Coast time on Thursday, May 22, at military housing in the Murphy Canyon section of San Diego, near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Authorities said there was dense fog at the time of the crash, and that the aircra…

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by Joe Lombardi
Newark, NJ
News
Music Exec, Drummer ID'd As Victims After Small Plane From Teterboro Crashes Into Neighborhood Music Exec, Drummer ID'd As Victims After Small Plane From Teterboro Crashes Into Neighborhood
Music Exec, Drummer ID'd As Victims After Small Plane From Teterboro Crashes Into Neighborhood A successful music industry executive and a well-known drummer have been identified as the two people killed when a private plane that departed from the East Coast crashed into a military housing neighborhood in California. Eight others were injured. Click here for the latest updated story - IDs Released For All 6 Killed After Plane Originating From East Coast Crashes In San Diego The incident happened around 3:45 a.m. West Coast time on Thursday, May 22, in San Diego's Murphy Canyon neighborhood, near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (F…

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by Joe Lombardi
Hackensack, NJ
News
Update: 2 Killed, 8 Injured After Small Plane Originating From Teterboro Crashes In San Diego Update: 2 Killed, 8 Injured After Small Plane Originating From Teterboro Crashes In San Diego
Update: 2 Killed, 8 Injured After Small Plane Originating From Teterboro Crashes In San Diego Two people were killed and eight injured after a private plane that departed from the East Coast crashed into a military housing neighborhood in California, causing fires to break out at several residences. Click here for a new, updated story: Music Exec, Drummer ID'd As Victims After Small Plane From East Coast Crashes Into Neighborhood The incident happened around 3:45 a.m. West Coast time on Thursday, May 22, in San Diego's Murphy Canyon neighborhood, near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). NBC New York reports that the pla…

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by Joe Lombardi
Windsor Locks, CT
Business
Southwest's New Carry-On Rule Targets Fire Risks: Here's What's Changing Southwest's New Carry-On Rule Targets Fire Risks: Here's What's Changing
Southwest's New Carry-On Rule Targets Fire Risks: Here's What's Changing Passengers flying on Southwest Airlines will soon have to take their portable chargers out of their bags if they want to use them in the air. Southwest will begin a new policy requiring portable charging devices to be kept in plain sight on Wednesday, May 28. Power banks in use during flights can't be stashed in carry-ons or overhead bins. The rule aims to reduce the risk of mid-air fires caused by overheating battery packs, which have become a growing concern for airlines. "Southwest will introduce a first-in-industry safety policy on May 28 requiring customers to keep portable …

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by Chris Spiker
Newark, NJ
News
Pilot Pete From 'The Bachelorette' Caught In Newark Airport Mess As FAA Cuts Flights Pilot Pete From 'The Bachelorette' Caught In Newark Airport Mess As FAA Cuts Flights
Pilot Pete From 'The Bachelorette' Caught In Newark Airport Mess As FAA Cuts Flights A viral TikTok by a New York-based airline pilot is putting a spotlight on the chaos unfolding at Newark Liberty International Airport, where runway construction has triggered major delays and forced the FAA to cut flights. Peter Cappio, also known as Pilot Pete from Charity's season of ABC's "The Bachelorette," shared a video on Wednesday, May 21, showing his plane stuck behind 26 others on the taxiway at Newark. It took 57 minutes from pushback to takeoff. "I just departed Newark Airport today I know it's been in the news a lot but holy cow, is that a disaster getting out of Newark L…

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by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
Business
Airline CEOs Urge Congress To Overhaul 'Outdated' Air Traffic Control Systems After EWR Issues Airline CEOs Urge Congress To Overhaul 'Outdated' Air Traffic Control Systems After EWR Issues
Airline CEOs Urge Congress To Overhaul 'Outdated' Air Traffic Control Systems After EWR Issues Major airline CEOs are calling on Congressional lawmakers to upgrade the nation's air traffic control systems, especially after recent widespread issues at Newark Liberty International Airport. The top executives sent the open letter to Congress on Wednesday, May 21. The group showed its support for a federal modernization plan to replace decades-old technology and hire thousands of new air traffic controllers. The letter was signed by executives from Alaska Airlines, American, Atlas Air, Delta, FedEx, JetBlue, Southwest, United, and UPS, along with the industry group Airline…

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by Chris Spiker
Morristown, NJ
News
Trump Expected In Morristown Ahead Of West Point Graduation Speech, FAA Issues VIP Alert Trump Expected In Morristown Ahead Of West Point Graduation Speech, FAA Issues VIP Alert
Trump Expected In Morristown Ahead Of West Point Graduation Speech, FAA Issues VIP Alert The FAA has issued a VIP Movement Notification for the Morristown/Bedminster area from May 23 to May 25, signaling that President Trump is expected to be in New Jersey ahead of his scheduled commencement address at West Point. The alert, published by the FAA Safety Team (FAAST), outlines temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) up to 17,999 feet MSL. It does not name Trump specifically, but notices of this kind are typically reserved for presidential-level travel, especially when they include areas like Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster. Specific restrictions will be available via NOTAM an…

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by Cecilia Levine