Trump’s U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Doubles Down on Purging DEI From Our Skies, Calls on Airlines to Affirm Pilot Hiring is Merit-Based

U.S. Transportation Secretary announced today the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing a new mandatory “Operations Specification” (OpSpec) requiring all commercial airlines to formally commit to merit-based hiring for pilots.

FAA Steps Up Drone Enforcement in 2025

WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) fined and suspended or revoked the licenses of multiple drone operators in 2025 for unsafe and unauthorized operations, including flights near major sporting events, emergency response activities, and in restricted airspace. Such flights can pose significant safety risks to other aircraft, first responders, and the public. Drone operators are responsible for understanding and following all applicable regulations.

FAA and FBI Announce Strict ‘No Drone Zones’ for Super Bowl LX

Leave your drone at home

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy & FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford Unveil New Agency Structure to Enhance Safety, Embrace Innovation, & Increase Transparency

Long overdue re-org of FAA will also support modernization of our skies