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Crash victim family members visit site; transportation chief calls FAA 'antiquated'

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called for updates to the Federal Aviation Administration, describing its systems as 'antiquated' after a crash killed 67 people.
Family members of crash victims visited the site near the Potomac River while investigations into the collision continue.
Duffy emphasized the need for more air traffic controllers and better communication systems to ensure safety.
President Donald Trump and his press secretary criticized hiring practices related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in air traffic control.

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FAA bans employees from attending hearings on making air travel safer: report

The Federal Aviation Administration has reportedly banned its employees from attending advisory panels set up to explore how to make air travel safer, Politico reported on Tuesday.A new directive issued to FAA employees says they “should not attend (in-person or virtually) … until further notice,” a...

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America desperately needs more air traffic controllers. So why is it so tough to hire them?

The US air traffic control system has been stretched nearly to its breaking point by a decades-long staffing shortage. It’s causing problems not just for the air traffic controllers that remain but the flying public at large.

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Crash families visit site; transportation chief calls FAA 'antiquated'

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Sunday morning said it's time to update "antiquated" Federal Aviation Administration systems and called for more air traffic controllers.

1 month ago·Washington, United States

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Transportation Secretary Calls for FAA Reforms, More Air Traffic Controllers After Deadly Plane Crash

Days after the deadliest U.S. aviation accident in more than two decades, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Feb. 2 that many Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) systems are outdated and need to be updated amid a lingering shortage of air traffic controllers. Speaking with Shannon Bream of “Fox News Sunday,” Duffy said that while America’s skies are still the world’s safest, the FAA’s systems are in need of major improvements. “We hav…

1 month ago·New York, United States

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Sean Duffy: FAA Systems 'Antiquated,' More Controllers Needed

The backup system is not up and running as we try to get the primary system online, said Duffy. It's an old, antiquated system. It has to be upgraded. That is in the works, and it's been in the works for years ... this is the second time in two years it's gone down.

1 month ago·Washington, United States

Transportation Sec Sean Duffy says FAA systems are ‘antiquated,’ calls for more air traffic controllers

close Video Sean Duffy: FAA main pilot warning system is ‘antiquated’ Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy joins ‘Fox News Sunday’ to discuss the DC aircraft collision, airport staffing and more. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says that many of the Federal Aviation Administration’s systems remain “antiquated” and are in need of updates amid a “plummet” in recruitment for air traffic controllers. Duffy made the statement during an appearan…

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Crash victim family members visit site; transportation chief calls FAA 'antiquated'

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FAA bans employees from attending hearings on making air travel safer: report

FAA bans employees from attending hearings on making air travel safer: report

America desperately needs more air traffic controllers. So why is it so tough to hire them?

America desperately needs more air traffic controllers. So why is it so tough to hire them?

Crash families visit site; transportation chief calls FAA 'antiquated'

Crash families visit site; transportation chief calls FAA 'antiquated'

Transportation Secretary Calls for FAA Reforms, More Air Traffic Controllers After Deadly Plane Crash

Transportation Secretary Calls for FAA Reforms, More Air Traffic Controllers After Deadly Plane Crash

Sean Duffy: FAA Systems 'Antiquated,' More Controllers Needed

Sean Duffy: FAA Systems 'Antiquated,' More Controllers Needed

Transportation Sec Sean Duffy says FAA systems are ‘antiquated,’ calls for more air traffic controllers

Transportation Sec Sean Duffy says FAA systems are ‘antiquated,’ calls for more air traffic controllers

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