May 28 WATCH: Air traffic control system must be overhauled to prevent problems like Newark airport, Duffy says By Josh Funk, Associated Press Duffy provided an update Wednesday on the repairs and staffing efforts that are underway to help eliminate the problems affecting Newark Liberty International Airport. Continue reading
May 14 WATCH: FAA official confirms hotline between military, air traffic controllers in Washington hasn't worked for more than 3 years By Josh Funk, Associated Press The Federal Aviation Administration official in charge of air traffic controllers, Frank McIntosh, confirmed the agency didn't even know the hotline hadn't been working since March 2022 until after the latest near miss. Continue reading
May 08 WATCH: Duffy reveals air traffic control overhaul amid high-profile crashes, delays By Josh Funk, John Seewer, Associated Press The Trump administration has proposed a major overhaul of the U.S. air traffic control system in the wake of recent deadly plane crashes and technical failures. Continue reading
Feb 19 Trump administration orders halt to NYC congestion pricing meant to fight traffic and fund mass transit By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s administration has ordered a halt to New York City’s congestion pricing system, which thins traffic and funds mass transit by imposing high tolls on drivers entering some parts of Manhattan. Continue reading
Feb 07 Transportation head Duffy's directive to tie funds to birth rates could hinder blue states By Jeff McMurray, Associated Press Lawmakers representing Democratic-controlled states are pushing back, arguing it is an arbitrary move to help out red states that supported the president. Continue reading
Jan 30 Watch 7:57 What investigators revealed about the jet and helicopter collision in D.C. that killed 67 By John Yang, Courtney Norris, Jackson Hudgins, Veronica Vela Investigators are trying to determine why a U.S. Army helicopter and an American Airlines passenger jet collided in the air as the plane was trying to land in Washington. Officials believe everyone on board both aircraft died when they crashed… Continue watching
Jan 30 Watch 6:23 Breaking down the moments that led up to the worst U.S. aviation disaster since 2001 By Miles O'Brien, Azhar Merchant The mid-air collision between a passenger jet and a military helicopter near Washington has left many searching for answers. To break down the crash, Geoff Bennett spoke with aviation correspondent Miles O'Brien. Continue watching
Jan 30 WATCH: Plane that collided with military helicopter in 'standard flight pattern,' Duffy says By Associated Press Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who was sworn in earlier this week, said on Thursday both an American Airlines passenger jet and a U.S. Army helicopter were in standard flight patterns before they collided above Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington,… Continue reading
Jan 28 WATCH: Senate confirms Sean Duffy to lead the Transportation Department By Bernard Condon, Associated Press Sean Duffy has been confirmed as transportation secretary, giving him a key role in President Donald Trump's administration. Continue reading
Nov 18 Trump chooses former Rep. Sean Duffy for transportation secretary By Zeke Miller, Michelle L. Price, Darlene Superville, Associated Press Duffy is also a former reality TV star who was one of Trump’s most visible defenders on cable news — a prime concern for the media-focused president-elect. Continue reading