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Secretary Duffy Visits Newark Airport, Urges End to Government Shutdown
Newark, New Jersey — As the government shutdown stretches into its sixth day, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy met with air traffic controllers in New Jersey to hear firsthand about the growing strain on essential federal workers. These employees, classified as essential personnel, are required to work without pay to keep the nation’s airspace safe, but many are facing mounting financial pressures. During his visit, Duffy met with air traffic controllers stationed at
Secretary Duffy Visits Newark Airport, Urges End to Government Shutdown
Newark, New Jersey — As the government shutdown stretches into its sixth day, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy met with air traffic controllers in New Jersey to hear firsthand about the growing strain on essential federal workers. These employees, classified as essential personnel, are required to work without pay to keep the nation’s airspace safe, but many are facing mounting financial pressures. During his visit, Duffy met with air traffic controllers stationed at
FAA meets 2025 air traffic controller hiring goal despite staffing issues
The Federal Aviation Administration has successfully reached its air traffic controller hiring goals for 2025, according to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. The announcement comes at a time when airports around the country, including Newark Liberty International Airport, have faced multiple operational challenges linked to staffing shortages. Since April, Newark has experienced several ground stops due to a lack of available air traffic controllers, raising questions about
FAA meets 2025 air traffic controller hiring goal despite staffing issues
The Federal Aviation Administration has successfully reached its air traffic controller hiring goals for 2025, according to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. The announcement comes at a time when airports around the country, including Newark Liberty International Airport, have faced multiple operational challenges linked to staffing shortages. Since April, Newark has experienced several ground stops due to a lack of available air traffic controllers, raising questions about
Trump Appoints Sean Duffy as Interim NASA Chief Amid Growing Focus on Space Policy
President Donald Trump has appointed current Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as interim administrator of NASA, signaling a renewed push to align the agency with his administration’s broader national agenda. The decision, announced Wednesday, highlights the increasing strategic importance of space in U.S. defense, technological innovation, and economic development. Trump made the announcement through his official communication channels, calling Duffy a proven leader an
Trump Appoints Sean Duffy as Interim NASA Chief Amid Growing Focus on Space Policy
President Donald Trump has appointed current Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as interim administrator of NASA, signaling a renewed push to align the agency with his administration’s broader national agenda. The decision, announced Wednesday, highlights the increasing strategic importance of space in U.S. defense, technological innovation, and economic development. Trump made the announcement through his official communication channels, calling Duffy a proven leader an
No Plans to Ground Boeing 787 After Air India Crash: US
Following the tragic crash of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner that killed over 265 people in Ahmedabad, US transportation authorities have said there is no immediate reason to ground the aircraft type globally. The fatal incident, one of the worst aviation disasters in the last decade, occurred shortly after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The aircraft plummeted into a nearby building, killing passengers, crew, and people on th
No Plans to Ground Boeing 787 After Air India Crash: US
Following the tragic crash of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner that killed over 265 people in Ahmedabad, US transportation authorities have said there is no immediate reason to ground the aircraft type globally. The fatal incident, one of the worst aviation disasters in the last decade, occurred shortly after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The aircraft plummeted into a nearby building, killing passengers, crew, and people on th









