(NJ Spotlight News)On-the-job education designed to increase ranks of aviation professionals as shortage prompts delays, safety concerns
(NJ Spotlight News)On-the-job education designed to increase ranks of aviation professionals as shortage prompts delays, safety concerns
AP Photo/Seth WenigStaffing shortages, sick calls mean delays for travelers at Newark and airports nationwide
(AP Photo/David Goldman, Pool)More people are needed to work this high-stress job and equipment needs major overhaul
(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)Delays, safety problems subject of more meetings this week, DOT chief says
(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)FAA offers equipment, radars and more, but no timeline or funding

Hundreds of Newark flights delayed or canceled Monday
(AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)More air traffic controllers, study of regional flight delays, low-cost airline review are all part of the law

(AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)On to-do list, more air traffic controllers and ‘near-miss’ technology; lower-cost carriers for Newark and NY airports

On Saturday, the federal shutdown will become the longest on record.

With the partial federal government shutdown entering its third week, airports are beginning to feeling the strain.

Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6) announced $14.5 million in federal funding for Atlantic Highlands Harbor to repair marina piers damaged during Hurricane Sandy. The congressman ...