U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said late on Thursday he will soon announce a plan to reform the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) after a devastating collision between an American Airlines regional plane and an Army helicopter killed 67 people.

A midair collision near D.C. has raised concerns over FAA staffing, prompting scrutiny of air traffic control and aviation safety oversight.

Following the January 29 midair collision near Reagan National Airport, President Donald Trump has ordered an immediate review of FAA hiring and safety protocols. The crash, which killed 67 people, has prompted criticism of past administrations for allegedly weakening merit-based hiring standards in favor of diversity initiatives.

President Trump appointed Christopher Rocheleau, a 22-year FAA veteran, as acting administrator of the agency.

While that office may be ready to go to work, the FAA itself is not fully on the job. That’s because it’s without an administrator. Michael Whitaker, who had led the administration since Oct., 2023, stepped down earlier this month,

President Donald Trump on Thursday blasted the Federal Aviation Administration's DEI standards at a press conference addressing Wednesday night's deadly plane crash in Washington, D.C.

Before the additional flights were approved, a senator warned that the increase could heighten the risk of collisions.

It appears that the first major air disaster in the U.S. since 2009 has occurred while the Federal Aviation Administration does not have a permanent leader.

President Donald Trump on Thursday took executive action to address FAA hires and aviation safety after an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with a passenger jet in D.C.

President Trump appointed Christopher Rocheleau, a 22-year FAA veteran, as acting administrator of the agency.

Administrator Billy Nolen said during an interview that President Trump made an “excellent choice” in choosing Christopher Rocheleau as the