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Under Secretary Duffy’s leadership the FAA took immediate action to improve safety for the flying public following the January 29 accident at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). As part of the FAA’s continuous efforts to improve safety, we have taken a number of additional actions to...
FAA Releases Updated Air Traffic Controller, Safety Inspector Hiring Plans
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Unveils Proposed Rule to Unleash American Drone Dominance as Part of His Innovation Agenda
FAA Initiative Will Pump More Controllers into the Workforce
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces Improvements to Recreational Aviation Safety, Expansion of Light-Sport Sector

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