Newark Airport Radar and Radio Upgrade
Planned · NJ · Last reported May 2025
Source: NJ.com
The FAA has announced urgent upgrades to the radar and radio systems at Newark Liberty International Airport following a significant blackout that left air traffic controllers without communication for approximately 90 seconds. The upgrades include new high-bandwidth telecommunications connections and the replacement of outdated copper lines with fiber optic technology to enhance reliability and s
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Airport, Metal, Telecommunications, Broadband
- Location
- Newark, NJ, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- NJ.com
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Description | The FAA has announced urgent upgrades to the radar and radio systems at Newark Liberty International Airport following a significant blackout that left air traffic controllers without communication for approximately 90 seconds. The upgrades include new high-bandwidth telecommunications connections and the replacement of outdated copper lines with fiber optic technology to enhance reliability and speed. |
Original sector | Aviation |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | NJ |
City | Newark |
Source
Source | NJ.com |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Airport, Metal, Telecommunications, Broadband |
Article published date | 2025-05-10 |
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