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Airport Landings Auction Halted
The Federal Aviation Administration's effort to auction off prime landing slots at the city's major airports was recently stopped.
The FAA's Office of Dispute Resolution for Acquisition delayed a slot auction planned for next week at Newark airport, after a request from the airline industry.
The airline industry says the auctions are unfair, but the FAA argues that they are necessary to promote competition and reduce congestion.
Earlier this week, the Port Authority asked to join the Air Transport Association's lawsuit against the federal government over the auctions.
No word when the auction at Newark will be re-scheduled.