Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy visited Newark Liberty International Airport on June 2nd to celebrate the reopening of runway 4L-22R, a move intended to showcase progress in addressing the airport's well-documented air traffic control issues. The event, also attended by FAA Acting Administrator Chris Rocheleau and United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby, aimed to reframe Newark as a symbol of positive change after previous reports highlighted USDOT's mismanagement. Duffy's speech emphasized the solvability of Newark's problems and positioned the assembled officials as key players in the solution. This high-profile event underscores the significant attention being given to resolving the ongoing challenges at Newark Airport.