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Trump Launched FAA Diversity Program to Hire People With Disabilities

Trump hit out at diversity and inclusion initiatives while discussing Reagan National Airport collision that left as many as 67 dead.

CNN on MSN · 14h

Fact check: Trump’s FAA used the same language about hiring people with disabilities he’s now blasting

During his Thursday press conference about the deadly Wednesday collision between a passenger jet and military helicopter near Reagan National Airport, President Donald Trump repeatedly suggested there was a link between the tragedy and diversity hiring policies at the Federal Aviation Administration.

CBS News · 9h

President Trump's comments on FAA diversity hiring spark outrage from Philadelphia disability advocate group

The president's comments upset some disability advocates, including the Philadelphia advocacy group Vision For Equality.

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

CBS News on MSN · 14h

Trump appoints new FAA administrator after vacancy during deadly plane crash. Here's what to know

President Trump appointed Christopher Rocheleau, a 22-year FAA veteran, as acting administrator of the agency.

Newsweek on MSN · 12h

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 safety oversight.

FOX News on MSN · 10h

Trump orders assessment of aviation safety, names acting FAA administrator after deadly DC plane crash

President Donald Trump on Thursday took executive action to address FAA hires and aviation safety after an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with a passenger jet in D.C.

FAA Administrator Quit on Jan. 20

Time · 16h

The Contentious History Between Elon Musk and Former FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker

While that office may be ready to go to work, the FAA itself is not fully on the job. That’s because it’s without an administrator. Michael Whitaker, who had led the administration since Oct., 2023, stepped down earlier this month,

Hosted on MSN · 15h

Last FAA Chief Quit Following Pressure From Elon Musk

Mike Whitaker, the previous FAA administrator, stepped down on Inauguration Day after just over a year on the job. He’d repeatedly clashed with Elon Musk — now in charge of a group tasked with slashing the government’s headcount by President Donald Trump — over safety issues at his space company,

The Daily Beast on MSN · 1d

FAA Administrator Quit on Jan. 20 After Elon Musk Told Him to Resign

The Federal Aviation Administration’s leader stepped down on Jan. 20, months after Elon Musk demanded that he quit. The move by Michael Whitaker means the FAA has no Senate-confirmed leader for one of the biggest crises in its history because he quit before Donald Trump took office.

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FOX News on MSN · 13h

Staffing at Reagan Washington National Airport air control tower was ‘not normal' on night of collision: FAA

The staffing at the air control tower at Reagan National Airport was "not normal" when an American Airlines plane and Army helicopter collided on Wednesday night, a report shows.

Hosted on MSN · 3h

Air traffic control staffing 'not normal' at time of fatal D.C. plane crash, says bombshell FAA report

An FAA report has stated that one air traffic control officer was doing the job of two people at Reagan National Airport when a passenger plane collided with a military helicopter, killing 67 people

Yahoo · 11h

FAA staffing issues blamed for fatal crash at North Las Vegas Airport: 'Everyone on the team was exhausted'

Air traffic control staffing issues, similar to ones reported Thursday that may have led to the deaths of 67 people in Washington, D.C., also contributed to a fatal collision at the North Airport that killed four,

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US official vows to 'fix' FAA after fatal collision

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said late on Thursday he will soon announce a plan to reform the Federal Aviation ...

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The FAA is facing a major crisis without a leader because Elon Musk pushed him out

Musk has publicly clashed with the FAA and its former chief, Michael Whitaker. The Federal Aviation Administration is facing ...

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Trump Orders Immediate Review of DEI Hiring in FAA Following Deadly Air Collision

Trump criticized former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, calling him a ‘disaster’ for prioritizing diversity over ...

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IT issues trigger brief ground stop for Frontier Airlines flights, US FAA says

IT issues at Frontier Airlines triggered a brief ground stop at all of the U.S. budget carrier's destinations on Thursday ...

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Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump announces new FAA acting commissioner

President Donald Trump's rapid reshaping of the federal government continues with executive orders and action from his acting ...

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