<ul><li>The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) supervised nearly 16.8 million flights in American airspace in 2024, highlighting the increased air traffic in recent years.</li><li>The FAA utilizes an outdated air traffic control system from the early 1990s, leading to management challenges due to the exponential growth in the number of flights.</li><li>Newark Liberty International Airport has been facing safety risks and operational issues due to chronic budget constraints, understaffing, and outdated systems at the FAA.</li><li>The recent outages at Newark airport have not only caused delays and cancellations but also raised concerns about safety and the need for urgent improvements in the aviation infrastructure.</li></ul>

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