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Newark Liberty just got a game-changing safety upgrade with a new surface movement radar system designed to prevent runway disasters—especially in poor weather or darkness. This tech, part of a $12.5 billion nationwide airport modernization push, comes in the wake of a deadly LaGuardia collision and aims to protect the 140 million passengers annually passing through New York’s busiest hubs. While controllers remain essential, this tool is a vital aid as the FAA ramps up hiring and training. Newark is the fifth airport to receive it, with LaGuardia and JFK next in line—bringing enhanced safety to major U.S. airports by 2028.

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