Sean Duffy, Transportation Secretary and Airspace

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Orders 10% Airspace Cut Amid Record Shutdown
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced new airspace restrictions Wednesday as the ongoing federal government shutdown continues to strain the nation’s transportation system.

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy gives an update on the Louisville crash and shutdown-induced airspace closures
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns of ‘mass chaos’ at airports if government does not reopen soon
US flight delays spike as air traffic controller absences increase
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Monday the Trump administration would shutter the U.S. aviation system if he thought an ongoing government shutdown was making it too risky to travel.

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U.S. to Reduce Flight Traffic by 10% at 40 Airports Due to Shutdown
US airspace 'could shut down in days' and trigger worldwide travel chaos
FAA to cut air traffic by 10% at major airports due to government shutdown
The reduction in flights is a response to staffing pressures caused by the ongoing federal government shutdown, which has left many air traffic controllers without paychecks.

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Trump administration will reduce traffic at 40 airports across the US starting Friday if shutdown continues
Transportation Secretary Warns U.S. May Close Certain Airspace If Government Shutdown Continues

Transportation Secretary Duffy to Cut Flight Capacity at Airports 10% Starting Friday

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Wednesday that there will be a 10% reduction in flight capacity at 40 U.S. airports starting Friday. The affected airports, to be announced Thursday, will be in "high traffic environment markets,
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SEPTA's safety issues stem from mismanagement, U.S. transportation secretary says

Sean Duffy calls on Pennsylvania and Philadelphia to 'get their house in order' as inspections on aging Regional Rail cars continue.
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Transportation Sec Duffy: 'We are going to go after the CDL mills'

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy at a news conference said some schools for CDLs throughout the country are saying applicants can operate a tractor-trailer rig when in fact they cannot.

'We will delay, we will cancel' flights to ensure safety: Duffy on ATC issues

Speaking with ABC News' "This Week" co-anchor Martha Raddatz while a ground stop was in effect at Newark Liberty International Airport, Duffy said "We will delay, we will cancel, any kind of flight across the national airspace to make sure people are safe" amid the shortages.
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