Passengers at Newark Liberty International Airport may soon encounter unmanned electric vehicles. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has begun testing autonomous shuttle buses at Newark Airport, taking another step toward upgrading ground transportation at one of the nation’s biggest travel hubs. Three manufacturers will test self-driving shuttles at the airport next…
Over the next two weeks, southern New Jersey residents may hear fighter planes during Air National Guard night-flying drills. The 177th Fighter Wing announced training flights on February 26 and 27, and March 3–5. Pilots do routine drills to prepare for real-world missions. Despite its designation, Atlantic City International Airport is in Egg Harbor Township…
After a strong blizzard forced airlines to cancel more than 1,000 flights before the storm, Newark Liberty International Airport flights are slowly returning to normal. As situations improve, major Newark carriers are eliminating rebooking costs for affected guests, but many deadlines are looming. The Federal Aviation Administration reported that Newark flights were mostly on time…
A winter snowfall in New Jersey has forced thousands of flight cancellations at major airports, including Newark Liberty International Airport. As heavy snow and strong winds continue to hit the state, aviation transport has been halted and tens of thousands of citizens have lost electricity. Flight tracking data shows 861 arriving and leaving planes canceled…
A major winter storm is bringing heavy snowfall, strong winds, and life-threatening travel conditions to New Jersey, therefore NJ Transit has been suspended. As experts warned of one of the worst winter storms, Governor Mikie Sherrill announced the decision Sunday. New Jersey has seen decades. All NJ Transit train services will end at 9 p.m….
Flights at Newark Liberty International Airport resumed Wednesday evening, according to airport and federal officials. An engine failure forced a JetBlue airliner to return shortly after takeoff. The issue forced Newark Liberty International Airport to close for an hour while workers cleared the runway. Authorities said that all passengers and team members were safe. The…
Beginning May 21, Allegiant Air will launch nonstop service to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, offering travelers another warm-weather getaway choice at Atlantic City International Airport. The South Jersey Transportation Authority and Allegiant announced the agreement, marking another step in the airport’s ongoing commercial flight service expansion. Leisure travelers will have a direct and economical route…
After commuters voiced concerns at a public board meeting, NJ Transit leadership affirmed it will comply with Governor Mikie Sherrill’s executive order banning ICE access to state sites. Multiple speakers at NJ Transit’s Wednesday night board of directors meeting encouraged agency executives to take decisive action to shield passengers from anxiety and uncertainty related to…
A government inquiry found that an air traffic controller’s inability to communicate turbulence information contributed to a serious incident involving a Newark-bound plane last year. The National Transportation Safety Board’s final study found that poor communication caused three flight attendants on United Airlines Flight 1890 to sustain serious injuries. Morning of February 10, 2024, the…
Local officials said Wednesday that Route 1 in Edison has reopened after a water main break closed part of the route for more than two days. Commuters were disrupted and repair staff had to act quickly in winter conditions. A 75-year-old “X” water main under Route 1 broke. Edison Mayor Sam Joshi said the burst…
