Newark Airport reopens after aircraft emergency caused ground stop, FAA says
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Key Points:
- Newark Liberty International Airport temporarily closed Wednesday evening after a JetBlue flight experienced engine failure and was evacuated via emergency slides.
- JetBlue Flight 543, carrying 122 passengers and bound for Palm Beach, Florida, returned to Newark shortly after takeoff due to smoke reported in the cockpit.
- One passenger was hospitalized for chest pains, while the FAA paused arrivals and began investigating the incident.
- The airport resumed normal operations around 7 p.m. after the disabled aircraft was cleared from the taxiway, though travelers should anticipate delays.
- The Port Authority and FAA continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as the investigation proceeds.
