Technology and staffing problems have plagued the airport, one of the nation’s busiest hubs. Officials say they are trying to resolve the issues, but concerns remain.

According to the New York Post, a blackout on April 28 for air traffic controllers overseeing Newark led to many workers taking trauma leave, exacerbating its staff shortage. In addition, a Newark Airport runway is closed for “rehabilitation work” leaving the airport with only one functioning runway.

Staff shortages and equipment failures at Newark Liberty International Airport have raised safety concerns in recent weeks.

The Newark Airport in New Jersey has been in the headlines lately as it deals with radar outages, staffing shortages, and delays.

United Airlines executives are trying to reassure their customers it is safe to fly at Newark Liberty International Airport​, despite all the recent problems.

Delays and cancellations at Newark Airport have raised questions about whether a shortage of air traffic controllers and technological issues could fuel travel disruptions elsewhere.

Chaos has ensnarled Newark airport. Here’s what’s really going on - FAA said no one was hurt and operations were not interrupted as a result of Tuesday’s communication outage at Newark