Sean Duffy is confirmed by the Senate to lead the Transportation Department
The former Wisconsin congressman has promised safer Boeing planes, less regulation and help for U.S. companies developing self-driving cars.
Sean Duffy Takes Helm at U.S. Transportation Department Amidst Boeing and Tesla Scrutiny
The U.S. Senate confirmed Sean Duffy as the head of the Transportation Department. He pledges rigorous oversight of Boeing and continuation of the Tesla safety probe. A recent freeze on federal grants,
Sean Duffy confirmed by Senate as Transportation secretary, vows to improve travel safety
President Donald Trump said Duffy would use his past experience in Congress to help rebuild the country’s infrastructure and improve travel safety.
US Senate Votes to Confirm Trump Nominee to Head Transportation Department
The U.S. Senate voted 77 to 22 on Tuesday to confirm former U.S. Representative Sean Duffy to head the U.S. Transportation Department. Duffy, who was nominated by President Donald Trump, says Boeing needs "tough love" to get back on track after a 2024 mid-air emergency and vowed not to approve additional 737 MAX production until the planemaker makes safety improvements.
Senate Confirms Sean Duffy as Transportation Secretary
Mr. Duffy, a former congressman who had appeared on track to sail through with little opposition, overcame a last-minute swell of Democratic anger over the White House’s sweeping funding freeze.
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Transportation secretary pick vows to buck any pressure to help Elon Musk in agency probes of Tesla
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s pick to head the Transportation Department promised Wednesday to scrutinize Boeing’s safety ... or a patchwork of rules state by state, we put ourselves ...
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Transportation secretary pick vows to enhance Boeing safety, non-interference in Tesla probes
Donald Trump’s pick to head the Transportation Department promised Wednesday to scrutinize Boeing's safety issues ... or a patchwork of rules state by state, we put ourselves behind those ...
Elon Musk visits Boeing about delayed new Air Force One jets
Elon Musk used his new government efficiency role to stop by the operations of his competitor Boeing to look into the ...
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Trump’s executive orders aside, it’s full steam ahead for New York’s sustainable infrastructure projects
Transportation leaders Rick Cotton and Jamie Torres-Springer reiterated their commitment to sustainability and diversity at City and State’s annual infrastructure summit.
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MTA Hero: Superintendent of Road Operations celebrates 27 years with MTA making positive changes
This week's MTA Hero is Kelly Geoghegan Superintendent of Road Operations for Queens South with the Department of Buses at ...
‘Extreme Airport Engineering’ Review: LaGuardia’s Facelift on PBS
A documentary highlights the human ingenuity behind the recent renovation of the New York airport.
Boeing CEO sees boost in Spirit fuselage quality, performance as tailwind for 737 Max delivery rebound
"That team has done a great job of improving the overall performance and quality of the fuselages," Boeing's CEO said of ...
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How New York Made Big Diversity Gains in Transportation Contracts
New York City’s Department of Transportation increased contracts for minority- and women-owned businesses to 32 percent last fiscal year. It has spent $432 million on 407 MWBE contracts in the ...