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What to know about the air traffic controller shortage

May 7, 2025, 2:47 PM | Updated: Aug 20, 2026, 10:21 am

A control tower is seen at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, N.J., Monday, May 5, 202...

A control tower is seen at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, N.J., Monday, May 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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What to know about the air traffic controller shortage