Sean Duffy confirmed as US Secretary of Transportation

The new administration is set to bring changes across several departments, including TSA, FAA, and DOT. Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian previously mentioned that Trump had promised to review regulations affecting airlines. Other airline executives like Robert Isom from American Airlines and Scott Kirby from United Airlines have also discussed regulatory issues without explicitly mentioning "overreach."

Duffy's agenda includes maintaining a production cap on Boeing 737 MAX aircraft until safety concerns are fully addressed. During his confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, he committed to ensuring aviation consumer protection standards are enforced.

Concerns about air traffic controller shortages remain high among both political parties and airline CEOs. Duffy pledged support for maximum hiring targets funded through the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024.

The White House recently announced that President Trump signed a memorandum terminating FAA's diversity-focused hiring policy. Duffy will need to appoint new leadership at FAA following recent vacancies.