Air Traffic Control Outage at Newark Airport

Brief outage at Newark Liberty International Airport caused by a telecommunications issue, impacting air traffic controllers and radar screens. Controllers faced traumatic events and medical leave. Plans for a new air traffic control system announced to improve safety and reduce delays.

Newark Airport Radar Outage

An outage at Newark Liberty International Airport caused radar screens to go black for about 90 seconds, leading to delays and cancellations. The outage was due to a telecommunications issue affecting communications and radar display. The incident has prompted plans for a new air traffic control system to improve safety and reduce delays.

Massive Power Cut in Spain and Portugal

A massive power cut has hit Spain and Portugal, causing chaos on the roads, public transport disruptions, and challenges with telecommunications. The outage is believed to be due to an atmospheric phenomenon, with no indication of a cyber attack. Emergency services are urging people to use phones responsibly and only for necessary communication.

Elon Musk's SpaceX and the FAA's National Airspace System

Elon Musk's SpaceX pushing to deploy Starlink satellite terminals in FAA's national airspace system, potentially disrupting Verizon's existing contract. Musk's team aims to modernize FAA's aging telecommunications network, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and safety risks. Democrats question the fast-moving partnership, while some officials support the move for potential cost savings and system upgrades.

Cyberattack on U.S. Telecommunications Company

An unidentified hacking group launched a massive cyberattack on a telecommunications company in the U.S. heartland last year, disabling hundreds of thousands of internet routers. The attack was discovered by security analysts at Lumen Technologies' Black Lotus Labs and was one of the most serious cyberattacks against America’s telecommunications sector.