US Transportation Chief Reconsidering Air Traffic Rules

Musk’s cost-cutters to ‘plug in’ to air traffic control system, Trump’s transportation chief says
Sean Duffy said that he’d spoken with Musk, calling him a “pretty remarkable guy” who has “access to the best technological people, the best engineers in the world.”
US Transportation Chief Reconsidering Air Traffic Rules, Talks to Musk
Secretary of U.S. Department of Transportation Sean Duffy addresses the media, after American Eagle flight 5342 collided with a Black Hawk helicopter while approaching Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and crashed into Potomac River, in Washington, U.S. January 30, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Transportation Secretary Says ‘No Early Retirement’ for Air Traffic Controllers
The new secretary of transportation, Sean Duffy, appeared to walk back an enticement to retire, saying F.A.A. safety workers were exempt from the offer for federal workers.
Transportation Sec Sean Duffy says FAA systems are 'antiquated,' calls for more air traffic controllers
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the COVID-19 pandemic caused air traffic controller recruitment to "plummet" for two years.
Musk’s cost-cutters target U.S. aviation system
President Donald Trump's new Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy observed that he'd spoken with Elon Musk and that his DOGE squad plans to "plug in" to the air traffic control system.
Transportation Sec. Duffy suggests changing air traffic rules and antiquated tech
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy noted the FAA is using antiquated technology to oversee flights. Secretary of U.S. Department of Transportation Sean Duffy addresses the media, after American Eagle flight 5342 collided with a Black Hawk helicopter while approaching Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and crashed into Potomac River,
'Remake our airspace': Trump transportation chief says Musk team tweaking air traffic control
Employees of centabillionaire tech CEO Elon Musk are now making their way into air traffic control towers, according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. Politico is reporting that Duffy, who was confirmed to lead the Department of Transportation last week,

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Musk’s DOGE to Help ‘Upgrade’ US Aviation System, Transportation Secretary
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Transportation officials share roundabout design for highway intersection in west Kalispell
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Trump Raises New Threat to Sanctuary Cities: Blocking Transportation Dollars
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TSA reveals number of guns found in carry-on luggage at Missouri airports in 2024
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