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Pete Buttigieg Contemplates Senate Run Or Presidential Nomination

Former U.S. transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg contemplates Senate run in Michigan or presidential aspirations amidst speculation about his Democratic...

Senator Calls For Reversal Of FAA Firings Amid Safety Concerns

Senator Blumenthal calls for reversal of FAA firings to prioritize aviation safety post safety incidents.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Criticizes Former Secretary Pete Buttigieg

Former Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy criticizes Pete Buttigieg's management, sparking a public dispute over transportation system priorities.

Transport Secretary Sean Duffy tries to shift blame for recent air disasters onto Pete Buttigieg

‘Mayor Pete failed for four years to address the air traffic controller shortage and upgrade our outdated, World War II-era air traffic control system,’ Duffy says

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025

FAA Employee Firings Shake Up Air Travel As Trump Administration Targets Probationary Workers

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy addressed the layoffs in a post on X late Monday, confirming that less than 400 workers out of the FAA's 45,000 employees had been let go.

International Business Times · Feb 18, 2025

Spacex To Collaborate On Modernizing Air Traffic Control System

Transportation Secretary announces SpaceX visit to enhance air traffic control system, focusing on safety and efficiency in air travel.

Elon Musk will now 'plug in' to also commandeer aviation system, says Transportation Secretary

Tesla and SpaceX billionaire says ‘DOGE team will aim to make rapid safety upgrades to the air traffic control system’

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2025

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Trump's transportation head says money for construction projects will flow to communities with high birth rates

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is a father to nine

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2025

Transportation secretary says 'expansive' impact zone was left by Philadelphia medical plane crash

The U.S. transportation secretary has visited the site of a medical transportation plane crash in Philadelphia with city and state officials

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025

Deadly Air Collision Prompts Intensive Recovery Effort

Families visit crash site, 55 victims identified. Ongoing recovery efforts in Potomac River wreckage.

U.S. Imposes Helicopter Flight Restrictions After DC Crash

The deadly midair collision near Washington, D.C., prompted concerns over crowded airspace.

International Business Times · Feb 1, 2025

Donald Trump blaming a major plane crash on DEI shows just how much the term has been weaponized

The President baselessly blamed the devastating air crash at Reagan National Airport on diversity goals at the FAA.

Fortune · Jan 31, 2025

Buttigieg Fires Back At Trump Over Air Collision Criticism

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg responds to President Trump's criticism and considers a Senate run in Michigan.

Donald Trump: Air Crash Investigator-in-chief?

Faced with the first big test of his new administration, Donald Trump wanted to show he was in control.

International Business Times · Jan 31, 2025

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Top News · Jan 30, 2025

Transportation Officials Vow Reforms After Midair Collision

Top transportation officials express concern over midair collision incident and vow reforms for aviation safety to ensure the highest level of safety for a...

Top News · Jan 30, 2025

Transportation Secretary Offers Condolences For Midair Collision Victims

Tragic midair collision over Reagan National Airport prompts condolences, investigations, and support for victims' families.

Top News · Jan 30, 2025

President Trump To Address Midair Collision In White House Briefing

President Trump to address the nation on the recent midair collision near Reagan National Airport, providing updates and condolences. Stay tuned for live c...

Roll Call · Jan 30, 2025

Trump turns briefing on DCA disaster into attack on DEI, Democrats - Roll Call

President Trump used a midair disaster to sharply criticize so-called DEI hiring in the federal government, politicizing a national crisis.

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Latin Times · Jan 30, 2025

New Trump Transportation Secretary Responds to Horrific Plane Crash: 'Obviously It Is Not Standard to Have Aircraft Collide'

The Trump administration's new Transportation Secretary, Sean Duffy, has acknowledged the collision of a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines domestic flight mid-air, calling the accident "absolutely" preventable.

Top News · Jan 30, 2025

New U.S. Transportation Secretary Reverses Fuel Economy Standards

The Trump administration's decision to rescind fuel economy standards has wide-ranging implications for consumers, automakers, and the environment.

Top News · Jan 30, 2025

Transportation Secretary Deems Midair Collision 'Preventable'

Midair collision between American Airlines jet and US Army helicopter prompts calls for enhanced air travel safety measures.

Top News · Jan 30, 2025

American Airlines CEO Addresses Midair Collision With Military Helicopter

American Airlines CEO and Secretary of Transportation respond to midair collision, highlighting ongoing investigations and focus on aviation safety measures.

Top News · Jan 30, 2025

American Airlines Jet And Military Helicopter In Standard Flight Pattern

Secretary of Transportation confirms standard flight patterns for American Airlines jet and military helicopter in Washington, D.C.

Roll Call · Jan 30, 2025

Investigation underway in DCA air disaster - Roll Call

The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating an aircraft collision near Washington, D.C.

Top News · Jan 30, 2025

Transportation Secretary Monitoring Potomac River Plane Crash

New Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy demonstrates proactive leadership by swiftly responding to a plane crash incident, emphasizing safety and security.

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