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Trump names acting FAA leader

Trump criticized DEI and the FAA's diversity policies after a deadly plane crash. Here's what we know.

Initiatives aimed at expanding the workforce existed under President Trump's first term, including a program that aimed to recruit and train qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans,

Washington Examiner · 5h

Trump names acting FAA leader as flight agency reckons with deadly crash

It appears that the first major air disaster in the U.S. since 2009 has occurred while the Federal Aviation Administration does not have a permanent leader.

Inc · 4h

Trump Names Acting FAA Administrator After Fatal Collision

Mike Whitaker, unanimously confirmed as the FAA administrator in October 2023, stepped down early from his five-year term on Jan. 20 when Trump took office and for 10 days the FAA declined to say who was running the agency on an acting basis. Trump has not yet named a permanent candidate to replace Whitaker.

Business Insider · 9h

Trump criticizes FAA diversity efforts after deadly plane crash, even as he says he doesn't know the cause yet

Trump said he didn't know what caused the crash but "we have some very strong opinions and ideas."

Hosted on MSN · 10h

FAA leadership in limbo as flight agency reckons with deadly crash

The Federal Aviation Administration will likely come under intense questioning following the fatal plane crash Wednesday night outside Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. But who exactly is leading the FAA,

Axios Sneak Peek on MSN8h

What to know about acting FAA administrator Chris Rocheleau

President Trump on Thursday named Chris Rocheleau as acting administrator for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) after ...

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D.C. Plane Crash Live Updates: Trump Criticizes FAA’s DEI Hiring Policies And Suggests, Without Evidence, They Could Be To Blame

The collision involved a Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet operated by PSA Airlines and a military Black Hawk helicopter.

Trump, without citing evidence, attacks FAA diversity initiatives during plane crash briefing, prompts fierce backlash

President Donald Trump on Thursday claimed, without citing evidence, that diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives for air ...

Control tower staffing was ‘not normal’ during deadly Washington crash: FAA report

The controller was handling jobs typically assigned to two different controllers. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Timeline of Donald Trump's Impact on FAA Prior to D.C. Plane Crash

A midair collision near D.C. has raised concerns over FAA staffing, prompting scrutiny of air traffic control and aviation ...

Mystery drones flying over NJ were authorized by FAA for research, White House says

"This was not the enemy," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said about New Jersey's mysterious drone sightings.

Aviation Collisions: Legal Duties and Responsibilities

"The two principal safeguards against collisions are air traffic controllers and pilots. This article will discuss the legal ...

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Trump Orders Review of FAA Hiring Decisions During Biden Admin

Trump blamed recent Democratic administrations and DEI, ordering top transit and aviation officials to review hiring decisions made during Biden's years.

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