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Travel Weekly
13 hours ago
- Business
- Travel Weekly
Repaired runway reopens ahead of schedule at Newark Liberty
Newark Liberty Airport's runway 4L-22R has reopened for business nearly two weeks ahead of schedule, according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which manages the airport. The runway was shut down April 15 for repairs, bringing Newark's options down to just two runways and contributing to a host of delays and problems. The reduced capacity exacerbated a well-publicized communication blackout in late April at Newark's air traffic control facility near Philadelphia, which led to a cascade of delays and cancellations. To manage traffic at Newark, United Airlines, which is Newark's primary airline, voluntarily cut back 35 flights a day, and the FAA later stepped in to cap operations at Newark at 56 hourly arrivals and departures. But in the meantime, the Port Authority said, it brought in additional crews, expanded shifts and enabled construction to take place 24/7 to bring the runway back online faster than anticipated. Port Authority executive director Rick Cotton said that although the runway repair work had a scheduled completion date of June 15, "as other issues have arisen related to Newark Liberty's capacity, the Port Authority took on the challenge to speed up construction." DOT secretary Sean Duffy praised the timeline, saying that it "puts us on a path to further reducing congestion." The $128 million project included milling and paving the runway surface, updating lighting, improving airfield signs with LED lighting, installing new underground electrical infrastructure and improving drainage, the Port Authority said. United CEO: FAA flight caps at Newark helped In an interview with journalist Kate Linebaugh the Wall Street Journal's Future of Everything event last week, United CEO Scott Kirby said that with the FAA managing takeoff and landing capacity, Newark would likely be "the most reliable" of the New York airports this summer. "We had the best weekend in history for reliability at Newark over the Memorial Day holiday," he said. "It's likely going to be the most reliable; you have highest on-time performance of any of the New York-area airports this summer because of the changes at the FAA." And, he added, "because we lost a lot of bookings ... there's more seats available, it's going to be the cheapest it's probably ever going to be in history. I don't really like that, but you ought to book, and it's going to be the least crowded." Kirby said that once the runway construction was completed United could return some of its cut capacity to Newark, from 280 daily flights up to 380 -- but still down from about 440 last year. "I think we'll have it permanently," Kirby said of the FAA traffic management. "That's going to fix Newark. That's the one thing — it's the only thing that we needed, and it's getting done."
Reuters
3 days ago
- General
- Reuters
Newark airport runway to reopen Monday after construction
May 30 (Reuters) - A runway at Newark, one of the main airports serving New York City, will reopen on Monday nearly two weeks ahead of schedule following a series of major disruptions that have impacted flights, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said. New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport, located about 9 miles (14.5 km) from Manhattan, has experienced a chaotic series of equipment outages, runway construction and air traffic control staffing issues for weeks. Duffy said Friday the runway will reopen ahead of the June 15 targeted date. Last week, the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a reduction in flights to a maximum of 28 arrivals per hour and 28 departures per hour until runway construction is completed.
CBS News
3 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Newark Airport runway set to reopen ahead of schedule, Gov. Phil Murphy says
A Newark Liberty International Airport runway that has been closed for construction, adding to widespread delays and cancellations, will reopen nearly two weeks ahead of schedule. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced the updated timeline Friday, saying the runway will reopen 13 days early, allowing normal runway operations to resume on Monday, June 2. "Thank you to the Port Authority for their partnership and hard work in getting Newark's runway rebuilt ahead of schedule. Great job!" U.S Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said in a statement. "As we approach the busy summer travel season, this key milestone puts us on a path to further reducing congestion, enhancing safety, and ensuring a seamless travel experience. With the runway completed, we'll continue our work to harden the telecoms infrastructure and improving the staffing pipeline for the airspace." "I commend the crews who have worked tirelessly to get this critical project done ahead of schedule," Murphy added. "I'm grateful for New Jersey's partnership with the Port Authority and the FAA as we work to return to full capacity at Newark Airport. New Jersey will do all we can to support plans from the USDOT to invest in modernizing our air traffic control system and fully staffing our air traffic controllers." FAA expected to increase Newark Airport capacity after runway construction The runway construction has been partly to blame for the issues plaguing Newark Airport this month, along with air traffic controller staffing and equipment issues. The Federal Aviation Administration has slowed the number of flights at the airport, but said it plans to add more capacity once the construction is complete. Officials say the $121 million construction project started in early March with runway closures on nights and weekends. The full 24/7 shutdown began on April 15 and was originally scheduled to finish on June 15. Runway 4L-22R was last rehabilitated in 2014 and was showing significant signs of wear, officials say. The construction project involves milling and paving the runway surface, improving lighting, signage and draining, and installing electrical infrastructure underground. Officials say the construction will continue on nights and weekends from September through December. The other two runways, 4R-22L and 11-29, will still be available during those periods. Duffy said earlier this week he also expects the FAA to activate a new fiber line to improve air traffic controller communication by the start of July.
Arab News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Saudi model Amira Al-Zuhair returns to the runway
DUBAI: French Saudi model Amira Al-Zuhair returned to the runway this week when she walked in Louis Vuitton's high jewelry collection show, held at Bellver Castle on the island of Majorca, Spain. For the latest updates, follow us on Instagram @ Al-Zuhair reshared a video posted by Dubai-based Iraqi model and influencer Dima Al-Sheikhly, who shared her runway moment with the caption: 'Wait for it… our beautiful Amira Al-Zuhair.' It marks her return to the runway after she hit the catwalk at the amfAR gala in Cannes in May, before which she walked for Australian label Zimmermann at Paris Fashion Week in March. For Louis Vuitton, the model wore a strapless white gown featuring a fitted bodice and a soft, flowing skirt. The dress was detailed with cascading ruffles outlined in dark trim, which ran down the front and sides. For the jewelry, Al-Zuhair wore bold, sculptural necklace composed of three gold bands arranged in a layered choker style. One band was set with a row of vivid yellow diamonds, while the other two boasted a twisted, rope-like texture. At the center, a large round yellow diamond pendant was suspended beneath a striking white diamond. Al-Zuhair also walked Louis Vuitton's high jewelry show in Saint-Tropez last year. She wore an intricate chunky choker that featured a wide, structured design with a lattice-like pattern in gold, adorned with numerous diamonds. The focal point of the necklace was a large yellow gemstone, which added contrast to the overall design. This week, Al-Zuhair also reflected on her recent campaign with Balmain, sharing photos from the Resort 2025 collection shoot. A post shared by Amira Al Zuhair (@amiraalzuhair) 'Had so much fun shooting inside the Eiffel Tower herself!' she wrote in the caption. In one of the images, Al-Zuhair donned a strapless denim mini dress paired with two matching denim handbags and calf-high black boots. In the second image, she wore a black sequined two-piece outfit, featuring a crop top and a high-waisted skirt. The design incorporates gold and silver embellishments, with the top featuring the word 'L'aime.' This is not Al-Zuhair's first collaboration with Balmain. She previously walked for the brand during Paris Fashion Week in September. Al-Zuhair, born in Paris to a French mother and Saudi father, has made her mark on the fashion world and has appeared on the runway for an array of renowned fashion houses such as Missoni, Maison Alaia, Brunello Cucinelli, Balmain, Dolce & Gabbana, Giambattista Valli, Giorgio Armani, Elie Saab and more.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Iowa Senator Ernst pushes for military construction funds for 185th
(KCAU) — Iowa Senator Joni Ernst continues to ask the U.S. Air Force about the 185th Air Refueling Wing's runway project. During Wednesday's Senate Committee on armed services hearing, the senator brought up the runway upgrade project. U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff General David Allvin said the design work for the project is 65% complete, which is pass the minimum 35% design stage for military construction, or MILCON, projects in order for them to be submitted for congress' approval for funding. Story continues below Top Story: Blue Lake water levels suffering from dry conditions Lights & Sirens: 2 air conditioning units stolen from Siouxland Habitat for Humanity project Sports: Local Iowa high school baseball highlights and scores (5-20-25) Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here 'I'd just like to know how many more times that I have to bring this up, in personal meetings, in my office, and in front of the committee to get a commitment to get the milcon done for this runway,' said Senator Joni Ernst. 'You've got my commitment. I will continue to push on this. The design work is now limiting any of the obstacles on our path to actually do it,' said is Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin. Ernst said the F16s were taken away from the 185th back in 2003, with the Air Force's commitment that when the unit got the KC135s, a runway would be built to support the aircraft's weight, but that hasn't happened yet. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
