Donald Trump's Move to Ban DEI in FAA Backed by Aviation Lawyer
Trump has yet to name his pick for FAA administrator following the departure of Mike Whitaker on Sunday. Sean Duffy currently awaits full Senate confirmation to become Transportation secretary, having had his nomination unanimously advanced by the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on Wednesday.
FAA employees with disabilities targeted by Trump's anti-DEI push
Despite current policy, the FAA during Trump’s first administration actively sought to recruit workers with disabilities.
Trump orders FAA to terminate DEI hiring efforts
President Trump on Tuesday issued an executive order directing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to “return to non-discriminatory, merit-based hiring” and eliminate diversity,
Were Federal DEI Employees Laid Off? Trump’s Executive Order
Donald Trump issued an executive order that will end all DEI programs in the government. Learn what this means for federal employees.
Trump Dismantles Federal DEI Programs, Calling Them"Radical And Wasteful"
Federal DEI employees will be placed on paid leave by Wednesday, with agencies ordered to shutter offices, remove online content and finalize dismissals by January 31.
Trump targeted federal workers in his opening act, starting with DEI employees
President Donald Trump targeted federal workers in an opening act aimed at exerting political control over a sprawling bureaucracy — putting federal diversity, equity and inclusion employees on leave,
How Many Federal DEI Employees Are There in the U.S.?
Donald Trump issued an executive order when he took office in January 2025, removing Joe Biden’s DEI programs in the government.
Trump's efforts to dismantle federal DEI programs are off to an aggressive start
Trump's Office of Personnel Management ordered all federal employees in DEI roles to be placed on leave by Wednesday evening.
Layoffs loom as Trump administration orders leave for federal DEI workers
Employees of diversity, equity and inclusion programs are to be placed on administrative leave by 5 p.m. Wednesday. Agencies were told to make plans for layoffs.
Former NBAA COO Chris Rocheleau Sworn In As FAA Deputy Administrator
According to a report by The Air Current, citing multiple people familiar with the matter, Rocheleau was sworn in as the new ...
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Boulder officials push back on motion to dismiss FAA lawsuit
Boulder city attorneys are fighting efforts to have the city’s high-profile lawsuit against the Federal Aviation ...
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Draganfly Secures FAA Waiver for Drone Flights Over People and Traffic
Draganfly secures FAA waiver for urban operations over people and traffic in Boston, advancing UAV applications.
FAA gives Draganfly a green light to use drones over people and moving vehicles
Draganfly (CSE:DPRO) has secured a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver enabling its small unmanned aircraft to ...
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Vertical Aviation International Applauds Chris Rocheleau's Appointment as FAA Deputy Administrator
Vertical Aviation International (VAI) congratulates Chris Rocheleau on his recent appointment as deputy administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The ...
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How Will the Trump Administration Impact Travel?
Donald Trump's return to the White House had many travel executives wondering what a second Trump administration will mean ...
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How the FAA is Transforming Aviation with Sustainability and Innovation
The FAA is leading the charge in making aviation safer and greener. From renewable fuels and energy-efficient tech to eco-friendly infrastructure, they’re working with industry and researchers to cut ...
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Geauga County Airport receives $3.1 million grant from Federal Aviation Administration
A recent investment from the Federal Aviation Administration, will soon provide the Geauga County Airport with a compliance-based upgrade. Specifically, airport Manager Richard Blamer noted the $3,174 ...