An air traffic control tower in San Francisco [Credit: Shutterstock]
Key Takeaways:
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has rejected the privatization of the nation's air traffic control (ATC) system, dismissing a goal from the first Trump administration.
Duffy stated that privatization is not feasible and would be too divisive, opting instead to dedicate resources to improving the existing system.
His priorities include training more air traffic controllers, retaining experienced staff with better pay, upgrading equipment, and closing the approximately 3,000-controller staffing gap.
Zach Vasile is a writer and editor covering news in all aspects of aviation. He has reported for and contributed to the Manchester Journal Inquirer, the Hartford Business Journal, the Charlotte Observer, and the Washington Examiner, with his area of focus being the intersection of business and government policy.
