Former Deputy Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) administrator Billy Noren said Monday it was time to upgrade air traffic control.
“[One of the things] I testified before the House and before the Senate. This says the FAA oversees the system and facility systems for ages 40 to 60.
“So I think it's… the right time. [Elon Musk]for others, say, come in… first, understand what's playing here, then clearly how to give America the best air traffic control system in the world.” he added.
The Trump administration began firing hundreds of employees at the FAA on Friday, weeks after a fatal crash outside Washington, D.C., to shine the spotlight on agents.
On Monday, the Delta Air Line crashed Flight 4819 while landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport. FAA statement sent via email On the hill. The flight took off from Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport (MSP). The agency also said everyone in the flight had evacuated.
Transport Secretary Sheen Duffy also said on social platform X that FAA investigators were on their way to Toronto on Monday, “we were in touch with my counterparts in Canada and provided investigations and support.” .
Earlier this month, Musk said his Office of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will use FAA to undertake a “quick safety upgrade” to the air traffic control system.
“With the support of President @RealdonaldTrump, the @Doge team aims to increase the speedy safety of the air traffic control system,” Musk previously said in X.
Oka reached for the FAA for comments.
