Department of Transportation

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy criticized former President Joe Biden and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for stalling grants focused on enhancing transportation infrastructure. Rebuilding America In a post on X on Thursday, Duffy shared that since he took office, the Department...

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy delivered sharp criticism of former President Joe Biden-era Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, accusing the latter of failing to initiate upgrades to air traffic control towers. Mountains Of Cash On Sunday, Duffy took to X, sharing a video that outlined the...

Airline fuel costs surged 56% in March, the Department of Transportation said Wednesday, marking a sharp jump in the first full month after the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran began and the Strait of Hormuz disruption shook global energy markets. Airlines’ Fuel Bills Jump Past $5 Billion The...

Kevin Hassett, the Director of the White House National Economic Council, addressed the fallout from Spirit Airlines' (OTC:FLYYQ) collapse, weighing on how the Iran conflict and surging fuel costs could pressure airline profits. Hassett stated that the energy shocks from the...

The Trump administration is negotiating a $500 million bailout for Spirit Airlines Inc (OTC:FLYYQ) to keep the struggling carrier from collapsing. Trump has publicly backed the intervention, framing it as a matter of saving thousands of jobs. Marc Scribner, Senior Transportation Policy...

President Donald Trump, on Tuesday, floated the idea of federal aid for the struggling carrier Spirit Aviation Holdings Inc. (OTC:FLYYQ). “I’d love somebody to buy Spirit, it’s 14,000 jobs, and maybe the federal government should help that one out,” the president said in a ...

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Sunday hailed the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) move to open up Air Traffic Controller applications to video game players. Record-Breaking Campaign In a post on the social media platform X, Duffy shared a clip from an interview with Fox News,...

Spirit Aviation Holdings Inc. (OTC:FLYYQ) could reportedly halt operations within days as the creditors raise doubts about the company’s ability to clear dues. Spirit To Liquidate? On Thursday, CBS News reported that the airline could halt its operations within the coming days, raising...

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has pulled over $73 million in Federal Funding for Governor Kathy Hochul-led (D-NY) New York state amid the illegal commercial driver’s license row. Pulling Federal Funding Duffy took to the social media platform X on Thursday, sharing clips...

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is mulling hiring additional air traffic controller trainees as it looks to fill the gap in its workforce amid staff shortage woes. Hiring 2,300 Trainees On Monday, Reuters reported that the agency sought to hire an additional 2,300 trainee air traffic...

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday requiring commercial truck drivers to demonstrate English language proficiency, a move that could significantly impact the logistics and transportation sectors. What Happened: The order, announced by The White House’s official Rapid...

All 64 passengers and crew members aboard an American Airlines regional jet have died after the plane collided midair with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night, officials confirmed Thursday. The crash, which sent both aircraft into the...

Sean Duffy, President-elect Donald Trump‘s nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), reportedly wants electric vehicle owners to pay for using roads. What Happened: Duffy revealed his opinion at his confirmation hearing on Wednesday before the Senate Committee, Reuters...

The U.S. Department of Transportation and Department of Justice jointly filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) for operating "chronically delayed flights" that caused disruptions to passengers.  The Details: DOT said its investigation found Southwest operated two...

President-elect Donald Trump's picks for Secretary of State, Secretary of Transportation, Attorney General, CIA Director and Secretary of Energy are set to begin the confirmation process on Wednesday. Here's a look at who will be appearing before Senate committees on as the nominations process...