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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,
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,
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.
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."
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.
Plane crash officials refuse to confirm if there is an active FAA director
Elon Musk pressured the last FAA head Michael Whitaker to resign, publicly calling for his resignation, leading Whitaker to quit on the day of Trump's inauguration
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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 ...
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 ...
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.
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.
FAA Lacks Administrator as Agency Probes Air Disaster
The country’s first major air disaster in more than 15 years hit while the Federal Aviation Administration doesn’t have a ...
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 ...