FAA implements name changes following Trump's executive order

On February 15, 2023, Billy Nolen, then acting Administrator of the FAA, acknowledged that one of the NOTAM systems relies on outdated software and architecture. He expressed expectations for significant modernization progress by mid-2025.

In addition to renaming geographical sites like Mount McKinley and the Gulf of America in pilot charts, Duffy emphasized alignment with Trump's vision to rescind "woke" policies and regulations perceived as burdensome. During an interview with Fox News's Sean Hannity, Duffy criticized diversity and inclusion initiatives within DOT under Biden’s administration.

Recently, an American Airlines flight collided mid-air with a US Army helicopter in Washington DC resulting in fatalities. Former President Trump attributed this incident partly to diversity policies within FAA hiring practices during a press conference.

Kelly Buckland, former Disability Policy Adviser at DOT, countered claims regarding hiring unqualified individuals by emphasizing that only qualified people with disabilities are employed by FAA.

Trump further called for an "Immediate Assessment Of Aviation Safety" following this accident as new leadership steps into roles within FAA amid ongoing investigations into recent incidents and policy directions under current administration directives.