Elon Musk's DOGE Tried to Fire Air Traffic Controllers

Transportation Sec. Duffy lays out 10 ways the FAA is working to upgrade air traffic control and make flying safer
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy listed things like using AI to comb through safety reports and replacing old floppy disks with modern technology.
Musk Really Was Trying to Fire Air Traffic Controllers, Transportation Secretary Reveals
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy accused Elon Musk’s DOGE team of trying to fire air traffic controllers at the Federal Aviation Administration, according to a report. Duffy made the claim at a tense Cabinet meeting on Thursday that saw tensions flare between Musk and several members of Donald Trump’s administration,
Musk’s DOGE team reportedly tried to fire air traffic controllers amid multiple plane crashes but was stopped by the Transportation secretary
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Elon Musk squabbled during a cabinet meeting at the White House on Thursday, sources told the New York Times. Duffy was reportedly frustrated that Musk and DOGE had tried to cut air traffic control employees.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to 'streamline' FAA hiring process amid air traffic control shortage
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Thursday announced a plan to shorten the Federal Aviation Administration hiring process amid an air traffic control shortage.
Elon Musk's DOGE Tried to Fire Air Traffic Controllers: Report
The exchange reportedly occurred when Trump called his cabinet into the Oval Office to clarify the scope of Musk's authority.
Sean Duffy proposes big plans to upgrade air traffic control systems, use AI to find ‘hot spots’
Sean Duffy announced plans to upgrade air traffic control systems across the U.S. and use artificial intelligence to identify ...
Sean Duffy Dodges Blame for Air Crashes on Trump’s Watch
Reality star-turned-Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy is no better at accepting responsibility than his boss. In a ...
Air Traffic Control Trainees to Get Raise, in Nod to Cost of Living
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the increase to almost $23 an hour is intended to boost recruitment and retention.
Sean Duffy lays out plans to streamline air travel industry despite shortages, safety concerns
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy outlined his goals for the airline industry in the midst of air traffic controller and ...
Duffy announces ‘supercharge’ of air traffic controller hiring amid staff shortage
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Thursday he would implement plans to create a “supercharge” in air traffic ...