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Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) issued the following statement following the news that the Airport Weather Information System at the Laredo International Airport returned to full and normal service Monday evening.

“While I’m pleased flights have resumed after being grounded Monday, it’s important that the Laredo International Airport has the technology and resources it needs to ensure airport operations are not halted in the future,” Congressman Cuellar said. “I have been in contact with the airport and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and I’ll be sure that my office is as helpful as we can be as the airport seeks to update and replace current computers.”

Sunday evening, the Laredo International Airport’s primary computer was cutting in and out, and the secondary computer was found to be defective, causing the cancellation or disruption of seven flights. The airport was able to get the primary computer working, and plans are in the works to get both computers replaced by the FAA to ensure service stability. 

Congressman Cuellar is schedules to meet with FAA officials about this issue Thursday.

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