State transportation officials decline to approve $10 land sale that could update Long Island’s busiest LIRR route
On Monday, Suffolk County officials expressed concerns that the state Department of Transportation might miss an opportunity to finalize a $10 deal aimed at electrifying the busiest Long Island Rail Road line. Suffolk County Executive Ed Romain highlighted the dual benefits the project could bring: improved commute times and a cleaner environment. He raised the […]
Watchdog indicates that staff of US attorneys in New York might be weakening Trump’s Department of Transportation.
First reported by FOX: A watchdog group advocating for democracy is urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate lawyers from the Southern District of New York (SDNY). They accuse these attorneys, representing Transport Secretary Sean Duffy, of attempting to undermine efforts to eliminate the driving tax in New York City. NYC’s crowded pricing program […]
FAA acknowledges another communication failure at Newark International Airport, Transportation Secretary criticizes the former Biden administration for ignoring air traffic control issues.
Radio Outage Confirmed at Newark Airport The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has acknowledged yet another radio outage at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, a site that has experienced several such issues in the past. According to the FAA, the Philadelphia Control Tower lost radio frequency for around two seconds at approximately 11:35 AM […]
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Reveals Plans for a Modern Air Traffic Control System
The Department of Transport, under the leadership of Sean Duffy, has revealed intentions to implement a new “cutting-edge air traffic control system,” which they believe will become “the world’s best.” Duffy remarked that the existing infrastructure dates back to when Elvis was popular. “It’s quite outdated. What we’re proposing is modern and innovative,” he stated. […]
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans a multi-billion-dollar revamp of US air traffic control by 2028.
Transport Secretary Duffy Announces Air Traffic Control Overhaul Plans In Washington, Transport Secretary Sean Duffy unveiled plans on Thursday to significantly upgrade the air traffic control system by 2028. “This is bold, this is challenging, but we can absolutely do it,” he expressed confidently. The proposed changes include constructing at least six new air traffic […]
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Unveils Strategy to Tackle Air Traffic Control Oversight
US Secretary of Transport Sean P. Duffy announced plans to activate the nation’s air traffic control infrastructure on Thursday. The Department of Transportation (DOT) stated that this initiative aims to fulfill critical safety needs while establishing a “state-of-the-art air traffic control system.” The primary goals are to enhance airplane safety, minimize delays, and improve the […]
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says Democrats overlooked the report on the FAA.
Transport Secretary Critiques Biden Administration on Air Traffic Control Transport Secretary Sean Duffy has called attention to what he claims is the Biden administration’s disregard for agency reports detailing the troubling state of the air traffic control system. In a post on X, Duffy referenced a report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) titled […]
Vice chair of transportation safety board appointed during Biden’s term dismissed by Trump administration
The Trump administration has removed Alvin Brown from his position as vice-chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), a role he was appointed to during the Biden administration’s transition. This change was confirmed by White House officials, and it took place on Tuesday morning. Brown had been part of the National Road Safety Commission […]
Transportation secretary criticizes DOD after Army Black Hawk helicopter’s flight nearly collides with 2 jetliners in DC.
Transport Secretary Sean Duffy criticized the Department of Defense after an Army Black Hawk helicopter nearly caused accidents with two commercial jets while taking a “scenic” flight around Washington, DC, aiming for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Around 2:30 PM on Thursday, the helicopter had a close call with both passenger planes. According to an […]
Transportation Secretary Claims DOD Violated Airspace Safety Regulations In Recent Reagan Airport Event
Transport Secretary Critiques DoD Over Helicopter Incident Transport Secretary Sean Duffy expressed his concerns on Friday regarding a recent incident involving an Army helicopter in Washington that resulted in forced landings the previous day. According to reports from Politico, Duffy labeled the situation as “unacceptable.” He highlighted that military aircraft should adhere to specific flight […]