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New fiber optic cable in place to fix communications problems plaguing flights to Newark, DOT says

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By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — A new fiber optic cable is now in place between Philadelphia and New York to improve air traffic control telecommunications at the facility that handles flights in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport, following a busy Memorial Day weekend, the …

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    New fiber optic cable in place to fix communications problems plaguing flights to Newark, DOT says (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — A new fiber optic cable is now in place between Philadelphia and New York to improve air traffic control telecommunications at the facility that handles flights in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport, following a busy Memorial Day weekend, the …

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    Fiber optic cable upgrade aims to improve Newark air traffic control (opens WMUR)

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    A new fiber optic cable between Philadelphia and New York aims to improve air traffic control at Newark Liberty International Airport

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    New fiber optic cable in place to help fix communications problems plaguing flights to Newark, DOT says (opens CNN)

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    A new fiber optic cable is now in place between Philadelphia and New York to improve air traffic control telecommunications at the facility that handles flights in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport, following a busy Memorial Day weekend, the Department of Transportation said Wednesday.

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