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Transportation Secretary Urges Major Airspace Safety Overhaul

5/11/2025

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy raised alarms about the safety of U.S. airspace, citing aging FAA equipment and staffing shortages in a recent NBC interview. Following major disruptions at Newark Liberty International Airport, he proposed a multibillion-dollar upgrade to the air traffic control system and plans to meet with airline leaders to explore necessary flight reductions to enhance safety.

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy raised alarms about the safety of U.S. airspace, citing aging FAA equipment and staffing shortages in a recent NBC interview. Following major disruptions at Newark Liberty International Airport, he proposed a multibillion-dollar upgrade to the air traffic control system and plans to meet with airline leaders to explore necessary flight reductions to enhance safety.