NEW: With the support of @POTUS and in consultation with the @SecDef, effective today, the @FAANews will restrict helicopter traffic around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport airport.
Today’s decision will immediately help secure the airspace near Reagan Airport, ensuring the safety of airplane and helicopter traffic. This is part of the @USDOT's ongoing commitment to safeguarding our nation’s skies and upholding the highest standards of air travel safety. We will continue to support @POTUS' directive to achieve uncompromised aviation safety. The American people deserve full confidence in our aviation system and today’s action is a significant step towards restoring that trust.
The restricted area includes:
- Memorial Bridge to South Capitol Street Bridge, excluding the Tidal Basin
- Haines Point to Wilson Bridge
- Over the top of DCA
Today’s decision will immediately help secure the airspace near Reagan Airport, ensuring the safety of airplane and helicopter traffic. This is part of the @USDOT's ongoing commitment to safeguarding our nation’s skies and upholding the highest standards of air travel safety. We will continue to support @POTUS' directive to achieve uncompromised aviation safety. The American people deserve full confidence in our aviation system and today’s action is a significant step towards restoring that trust.
The restricted area includes:
- Memorial Bridge to South Capitol Street Bridge, excluding the Tidal Basin
- Haines Point to Wilson Bridge
- Over the top of DCA
I am monitoring the crash in Philadelphia and heading to the @FAANews to gather more information.
Here is what we’ve learned thus far.
A Learjet 55 crashed around 6:30 p.m. after departing from Northeast Philadelphia Airport. There were reportedly 6 people on board.
The plane was en route to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri. The @FAANews and @NTSB will investigate.
We will continue to provide updates.
A Learjet 55 crashed around 6:30 p.m. after departing from Northeast Philadelphia Airport. There were reportedly 6 people on board.
The plane was en route to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri. The @FAANews and @NTSB will investigate.
We will continue to provide updates.
Just briefed the President and @GovernorShapiro from FAA HQ. I offered the full support of the @USDOT to the Governor and local officials.
Investigators are on site. @FAANews
Investigators are on site. @FAANews
Effective immediately, the Department of Transportation will no longer participate in celebrations based on immutable traits or any other identity-based observances. These distractions do nothing to keep planes in the air, trains on the tracks, or ports and highways secure. In the wake of two devastating plane crashes, my focus is singular: enforcing the highest standards of safety and accountability. From now on, everyday of every month we celebrate transportation, beautiful infrastructure, and safety.
The primary NOTAM system is experiencing a temporary outage, but there is currently
no impact to the National Airspace System because a backup system is in place.
NOTAMs provide updates about anything that may effect the safety of a flight.
All active NOTAMs were available until the time of the outage. The agency activated its contingency system to supplement and support preflight briefings and continue flight operations.
The @FAANews is working to fully restore the system, and there may be some residual delays tomorrow morning. Please check with your airline for updates.
We are investigating the root cause and we will provide updates.
FAA has set up a hotline to communicate with aviation stakeholders and will send notices every 30 minutes with updates on the system's status.
no impact to the National Airspace System because a backup system is in place.
NOTAMs provide updates about anything that may effect the safety of a flight.
All active NOTAMs were available until the time of the outage. The agency activated its contingency system to supplement and support preflight briefings and continue flight operations.
The @FAANews is working to fully restore the system, and there may be some residual delays tomorrow morning. Please check with your airline for updates.
We are investigating the root cause and we will provide updates.
FAA has set up a hotline to communicate with aviation stakeholders and will send notices every 30 minutes with updates on the system's status.
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My update on the crashes near Reagan National Airport and in Philadelphia:
Effective immediately, the Department of Transportation will no longer participate in celebrations based on immutable traits or any other identity-based observances. These distractions do nothing to keep planes in the air, trains on the tracks, or ports and highways secure. In the wake of two devastating plane crashes, my focus is singular: enforcing the highest standards of safety and accountability. From now on, everyday of every month we celebrate transportation, beautiful infrastructure, and safety.
The primary NOTAM system is experiencing a temporary outage, but there is currently
no impact to the National Airspace System because a backup system is in place.
NOTAMs provide updates about anything that may effect the safety of a flight.
All active NOTAMs were available until the time of the outage. The agency activated its contingency system to supplement and support preflight briefings and continue flight operations.
The @FAANews is working to fully restore the system, and there may be some residual delays tomorrow morning. Please check with your airline for updates.
We are investigating the root cause and we will provide updates.
FAA has set up a hotline to communicate with aviation stakeholders and will send notices every 30 minutes with updates on the system's status.
no impact to the National Airspace System because a backup system is in place.
NOTAMs provide updates about anything that may effect the safety of a flight.
All active NOTAMs were available until the time of the outage. The agency activated its contingency system to supplement and support preflight briefings and continue flight operations.
The @FAANews is working to fully restore the system, and there may be some residual delays tomorrow morning. Please check with your airline for updates.
We are investigating the root cause and we will provide updates.
FAA has set up a hotline to communicate with aviation stakeholders and will send notices every 30 minutes with updates on the system's status.
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The mission of @USDOT and @FAANews is safety. The last administration prioritized the environment and social justice over safety. Under the Trump Administration, we are back on mission.
“We’re focused on safety and having the best people delivering that safety. I don’t care about your race, religion, your sex, or your sexual preference. That doesn’t matter. Just the best and brightest.”
“We’re focused on safety and having the best people delivering that safety. I don’t care about your race, religion, your sex, or your sexual preference. That doesn’t matter. Just the best and brightest.”
I am on my way to Philadelphia to meet with local officials and investigators. Later today, I will be back at Reagan National airport as crews pull wreckage from the water.
On the ground in Philadelphia to get a firsthand look at the damage, extend our condolences, and ensure @PhillyMayor and @GovernorShapiro have the resources they need for recovery.
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Air travel is the safest mode of transportation in America. Under President Trump, we are making safety our mission again.
Big News - Talked to the DOGE team. They are going to plug in to help upgrade our aviation system.
https://x.com/SecDuffy/status/1887558301908426900?s=19
I know you’re lashing out because DOGE is uncovering your family’s obscene grifting via USAID, but I won’t let you lie and distort facts. The FAA administrator announced he resigned over a month before Trump took office, and the air traffic controllers were always exempt from Trump’s civil service buyouts.
The previous administration shamelessly used USDOT as a slush fund for the Green New Scam, throwing away money and resources on wasteful environmental and social justice projects rather than updating our nation’s antiquated air traffic control systems and other critical infrastructure.
I’m returning this department to its mission of safety by using innovative technology in transportation and infrastructure. Your team had its chance and failed. We’re moving on without you because the American people want us to make America’s transportation system great again. And yes, we’re bringing the 22-year-olds with us.
I know you’re lashing out because DOGE is uncovering your family’s obscene grifting via USAID, but I won’t let you lie and distort facts. The FAA administrator announced he resigned over a month before Trump took office, and the air traffic controllers were always exempt from Trump’s civil service buyouts.
The previous administration shamelessly used USDOT as a slush fund for the Green New Scam, throwing away money and resources on wasteful environmental and social justice projects rather than updating our nation’s antiquated air traffic control systems and other critical infrastructure.
I’m returning this department to its mission of safety by using innovative technology in transportation and infrastructure. Your team had its chance and failed. We’re moving on without you because the American people want us to make America’s transportation system great again. And yes, we’re bringing the 22-year-olds with us.
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Say a prayer tonight for the 10 souls who lost their lives on the Bering Air flight in Alaska.
I spoke to @SenDanSullivan and @lisamurkowski to offer @USDOT’s full support.
The @FAANews is providing an investigator from the Aviation Safety Office of Accident and Prevention, as well as local support from FAA’s aviation safety inspectors.
@NTSB has the full support of @USDOT and FAA as they conduct the investigation.
I spoke to @SenDanSullivan and @lisamurkowski to offer @USDOT’s full support.
The @FAANews is providing an investigator from the Aviation Safety Office of Accident and Prevention, as well as local support from FAA’s aviation safety inspectors.
@NTSB has the full support of @USDOT and FAA as they conduct the investigation.
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