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Transportation chief Sean Duffy details $31.5B air-traffic improvements to ‘Pod Force One’

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he is optimistic a “brand new system” for air-traffic control can be implemented in ...
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Duffy criticizes Buttigieg’s FAA handling on ‘Pod Force One’

Duffy accused Buttigieg of lowering the requirements to be considered a “best-qualified” air traffic control candidate.

FAA anticipates hiring 8,900 new air traffic controllers through 2028

Putting the best and brightest in our towers and in the field will allow us to make flying safer, reduce delays and cancellations, and bring about a Golden Age of travel.” - U.S. Transportation ...

Duffy to replace 'outdated' equipment at Minnesota air traffic control tower: 'America deserves the best'

Sean Duffy toured Duluth International Airport's 1950s-era air traffic control tower, pledging modern technology upgrades ...

Biden admin scrapped ‘best-qualified’ standard for air traffic controller academy, docs show

In 2023, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials scrapped the previous “best qualified” tier for candidates who ...
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Duffy stumps for Trump in San Diego, calls for air traffic control overhaul

Duffy stumps for Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ in San Diego, calls for air traffic control overhaul by James Miller • Times of San Diego June 19, 2025, 5:59 p.m.