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President Trump blames deadly plane crash in D.C

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

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed two executive orders appointing a new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) deputy administrator and ordering an immediate assessment of aviation safety.The orders came after an American Airlines plane carrying 64 people and an Army Black Hawk helicopter carrying three soldiers crashed in midair at about 9 p.

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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,

Newsweek on MSN · 16h

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.

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FAA Restricts Helicopter Flights After Deadly Collision

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has indefinitely restricted helicopter flights near Washington Reagan National Airport following a fatal accident between an American Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter,

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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 Administration (FAA) after a devastating collision between an American Airlines regional plane and an Army helicopter killed 67 people.

ABC News on MSN · 10h

What to know about the deadly American Airlines and Black Hawk helicopter collision

Newly appointed Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said Thursday that the midair collision Wednesday night between a regional American Airlines passenger jet and a Black Hawk military helicopter over the Potomac River near Washington,

FAA Administrator Quit on Jan. 20

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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 Verge on MSN · 22h

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

The Federal Aviation Administration is facing its first major aviation disaster in 16 years without a leader because Elon Musk helped push him out. Michael Whitaker stepped down as FAA administrator on January 20th,

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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Trump appoints FAA-veteran Chris Rocheleau to serve as agency’s acting administrator

Chris Rocheleau fills the vacancy left by former FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker, who stepped down then President Donald ...

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Ex-Acting FAA administrator: Trump made ‘excellent choice’ with Christopher Rocheleau

Administrator Billy Nolen said during an interview that President Trump made an “excellent choice” in choosing Christopher ...

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Trump appoints new FAA Administrator, orders safety review after DC collision

US President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders to appoint a new FAA Acting Administrator and order an immediate ...

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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 ...

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Trump attacks DEI policies after DC plane crash, says FAA employees must be held to 'highest standards'

President Donald Trump on Thursday blasted the Federal Aviation Administration's DEI standards at a press conference ...

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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 ...

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FAA Added More Flights to Reagan Airport Despite Collision Warnings

Before the additional flights were approved, a senator warned that the increase could heighten the risk of collisions.

FAA embroiled in lawsuit alleging it turned away 1,000 applicants based on race — despite staffing woes

Complaints about the FAA’s hiring policies resurfaced after the American Airlines passenger plane and a Black Hawk helicopter crashed in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, killing 67 people in ...

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