Newark airport communications meltdown renews demands for FAA slot controls

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Facing mounting flight disruptions at Newark Liberty International Airport, United Airlines is urging the Federal Aviation Administration to reinstate flight caps to alleviate congestion and improve safety.

The call for reform came just hours after another air traffic control glitch at the airport early Friday morning, when radar screens went dark and controllers briefly lost the ability to see or communicate with aircraft in the area, marking the second such incident in recent weeks.

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