DOT says it hired over 2,000 air traffic controllers

Since April of this year, Newark Liberty International Airport has had several ground stops due to insufficient staffing.

News 12 Staff

Sep 24, 2025, 4:52 PM

Updated 3 hr ago

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The FAA met its air traffic controller hiring goals for 2025, according to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
Since April of this year, Newark Liberty International Airport has had several ground stops due to insufficient staffing.