Malliotakis, Tannousis Applaud FAA Action to Modernize Newark Airport and Improve Air Traffic Safety

(NEW YORK, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis and Assemblyman Michael Tannousis released the following statement following U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's announcement regarding updates to airport infrastructure and air traffic controller operations.

“We applaud U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy for prioritizing the modernization of outdated infrastructure—including radios, telecommunications systems, radar, and other critical control tower equipment at Newark Airport and airports nationwide. As air travel continues to surge, especially during the busy summer months, we fully support his efforts to move forward with these improvements and we urge our colleagues in Congress to approve the funds necessary. This modernization is especially important for our constituents who fly to and from Newark Airport.

We also support the Federal Aviation Administration’s efforts to expedite the hiring and training of new air traffic controllers by reducing the time between testing and academy admission. We also back initiatives aimed to incentivize experienced controllers to remain on the job beyond their retirement eligibility to ensure continuity in operations as new hires are trained and brought up to speed. These changes are essential to minimizing disruptions and upholding the highest standards of passenger safety.”