Elon Musk vows to fix U.S. air traffic control

Musk Will Be Allowed to Rip Up Entire Air Traffic Control System in Just 12 Months
Aviation chiefs in the U.S. are ready to let DOGE head Elon Musk rip up the playbook and start again, according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. Duffy said on Fox’s Hannity show that he is ready to let the cost-cutting squad shape a new air traffic control system at “the speed of business,
US air traffic controllers will be offered chance to stay on for longer, says Duffy
U.S. air traffic controllers will be offered the opportunity to stay past their mandatory retirement age of 56, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told Fox News on Thursday in the wake of the Washington plane crash.
Trump Vows to Improve Air Traffic Control System After Crash
The president said he would work with Congress to improve aging technology used by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Trump blames ‘obsolete’ U.S. air traffic control system for the plane-chopper collision near D.C.
President Trump says he thinks a more modern air traffic control computer system could have prevented last week’s deadly collision between a passenger jet and Army helicopter.
Trump administration wants bill to establish new air traffic control system
President Trump said he and congressional leaders will "do a great computerized system for our control towers."
Trump says he expects brand-new computerized system for air traffic control
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would work with Congress to ensure the speedy adoption of a new computerized air traffic control system after last week's collision of an Army helicopter and a commercial jet that killed 67 people.
Trump blames ‘obsolete’ US air traffic control system for the plane and chopper collision near DC
The President says the crash wouldn’t have happened if the air traffic control computer system was newer, and he plans to replace it.
Transportation Secretary Says ‘No Early Retirement’ for Air Traffic Controllers
The new secretary of transportation, Sean Duffy, appeared to walk back an enticement to retire, saying F.A.A. safety workers were exempt from the offer for federal workers.
Elon Musk vows to fix U.S. air traffic control after deadly D.C. crash
Tech billionaire and Trump ally Elon Musk has pledged to update America’s air traffic control systems in the wake of the deadly D.C. air collision, but some lawmakers are concerned his team doesn’t understand what they’re dealing with.
Trump Presses for Air Traffic Control Overhaul, Elon Musk Points to 'Rapid' Upgrades
Donald Trump said he would speak to congressional leaders about passing a “single bill” to overhaul the nation’s air traffic control system.
‘Subpar conditions and equipment’: Orlando air traffic control facility due for upgrade
A critical air traffic control facility at Orlando International Airport is struggling to keep up with the region’s growth, ...
Trump teases plan to revamp air traffic control after DC plane crash: ‘A great computerized system’
President Trump said Thursday that he wanted to overhaul America’s air traffic control system following last week’s deadly ...
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Mid-air collision renews concerns about Air Traffic Controller shortage in the U.S.
The mid-air collision at Reagan National Airport that killed 67 people is sparking a conversation that’s been going on for ...
Live updates: Trump, at prayer breakfast, pushes new air traffic control technologies, immigration crackdown
President Donald Trump spoke Thursday about the importance of religion but also used a speech at the National Prayer ...
FAA to reduce flights at Reagan National Airport following January collision
The Federal Aviation Administration plans to reduce the number of flights at the highly congested Reagan National Airport to address safety concerns in the wake of last week's deadly collision between ...