The Federal Aviation Administration said on Monday it will propose flight cuts at Newark Liberty International Airport, citing air traffic controller staffing, runway construction and equipment issues.

Sen. Andy Kim, a New Jersey Democrat, said the FAA is not being transparent enough after visiting air traffic controllers in Philadelphia and Newark.

Duffy laid out an extensive plan to replace the nation’s outdated air traffic control system last week, including installing 4,600 new high-speed data connections and replacing 618 radars, but didn’t put a price tag on the plan other than to say it will cost billions.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans to reduce the number of flights in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport for the "next several weeks."

The FAA is taking urgent steps to address multiple telecom outages affecting Newark air traffic control. An emergency task force, fiber line replacement, and software updates aim to prevent future disruptions,

More than 450 flights have been delayed Monday at the Newark Liberty and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airports following a ground stop order over the weekend over air traffic control