What caused the January 1 air traffic mess and what should be done about it?


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The agency has replaced two aging UPS units powering the Air Traffic Management Center. But this patches up just one of the many problems that led to the New Year’s Day fiasco. MANILA, Philippines – Imagine kicking off 2023 by flying to Manila from Hong Kong, only for the plane to make an abrupt U-turn 15 minutes away from the runway. Or picture being stuck at an airport terminal all night while someone barks into a broken megaphone, trying to restore order. These were only some of the chaotic scenes that happened on New Year’s Day, as technical issues paralyzed...