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FAA Under Fire: US Official Pledges FAA Reforms After Deadly Mid-Air Collision Kills 67

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has announced FAA reforms to boost aviation safety after a fatal collision between an American Airlines regional plane and an Army helicopter killed 67 people.

“I am in the process of developing an initial plan to fix the @FAANews. I hope to put it out very shortly,” Duffy posted on X.

President Donald Trump announced sweeping reforms to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Thursday, calling for an urgent review of aviation safety protocols after a deadly collision between an American Airlines regional passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport. The crash, which killed all 67 people on board, marks the deadliest U.S. air disaster in over 20 years.

FAA Under Fire: US Official Pledges FAA Reforms After Deadly Mid-Air Collision Kills 67

Trump appointed Chris Rocheleau, a former National Business Aviation Association executive and 20-year FAA veteran, as acting FAA administrator. Rocheleau’s appointment follows the abrupt resignation of Mike Whitaker, who stepped down days after Trump took office.

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  • Trump Blames FAA Diversity Policies for Safety Failures
  • FAA Staffing Crisis and Boeing 737 MAX Production Challenges
  • Political Backlash Over Trump’s Crash Comments
  • FAA Safety Reforms: What’s Next?

Trump Blames FAA Diversity Policies for Safety Failures

At a White House press conference, Trump linked the crash to the FAA’s diversity initiatives, criticizing Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for prioritizing inclusion over safety: “He’s run [the FAA] into the ground with his diversity. We need competence, not quotas.”

Buttigieg fired back on social media, calling Trump’s remarks “despicable” and defending his record: “We had zero commercial fatalities under Biden. Trump’s conspiracy theories dishonor the victims.”

FAA Staffing Crisis and Boeing 737 MAX Production Challenges

The FAA faces 3,000 air traffic controller vacancies, exacerbating safety risks amid rising air traffic. Rocheleau’s immediate challenges include addressing staffing gaps and deciding whether to allow Boeing to resume 737 MAX production after a mid-air emergency in January 2024.

Political Backlash Over Trump’s Crash Comments

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer condemned Trump’s remarks: “Blaming diversity while bodies are still being recovered is reckless.” Former Biden officials noted the FAA’s diversity policies predated Trump’s presidency and were unchanged during his first term.

FAA Safety Reforms: What’s Next?

Trump vowed a full investigation into the crash, stating: “We don’t know if diversity caused this, but two aircraft at the same altitude? That shouldn’t happen.” The FAA’s probe will focus on air traffic control protocols, staffing shortages, and Boeing’s 737 MAX production timeline.

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