Trump Prioritizes Aviation Safety After Tragic Crash
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Tragedy struck near Washington, D.C., in a catastrophic plane crash that has left the nation mourning.
An American Airlines flight collided with a military helicopter on Wednesday night, resulting in the loss of all 64 passengers aboard the plane and three military personnel.
In response to this horrific incident, President Donald Trump swiftly appointed Christopher Rocheleau as the new acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a move intended to prioritize aviation safety in light of the disaster.
Trump's decision comes after the resignation of former FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker, who held the position for just over a year.
During a press briefing, Trump emphasized the urgency of addressing aviation safety, saying, "Yesterday’s devastating accident tragically underscores the need to elevate safety and competence as the priority of the FAA."
He signed a memorandum directing Rocheleau and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices in the aviation sector, reinstating merit-based recruitment and hiring practices that had been sidelined during previous administrations.
The president criticized policies from the Obama and Biden eras, arguing that these practices compromised safety and competence in the FAA.
"On my second day in office, I ordered an immediate return to merit-based recruitment, hiring, and promotion, elevating safety and ability as the paramount standard," Trump noted.
The newly appointed Rocheleau, a 22-year FAA veteran, faces the daunting task of ensuring rigorous safety protocols are established and maintained.
Transportation Secretary Duffy also vowed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision, highlighting that both aircraft were operating under standard procedures on a clear night.
In a follow-up statement, Trump expressed his condolences to the families affected by this tragedy, calling the crash a "bad situation that looks like it should have been prevented."
Critics have pointed to the alarming trend of aviation safety issues under prior leadership, and Trump's decisive actions signal a commitment to restoring confidence in airline operations.
The nation now turns its attention to the investigations that will determine whether this incident was preventable, as families and friends mourn the profound losses of this devastating accident.
Sources:
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An American Airlines flight collided with a military helicopter on Wednesday night, resulting in the loss of all 64 passengers aboard the plane and three military personnel.
In response to this horrific incident, President Donald Trump swiftly appointed Christopher Rocheleau as the new acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a move intended to prioritize aviation safety in light of the disaster.
Trump's decision comes after the resignation of former FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker, who held the position for just over a year.
During a press briefing, Trump emphasized the urgency of addressing aviation safety, saying, "Yesterday’s devastating accident tragically underscores the need to elevate safety and competence as the priority of the FAA."
He signed a memorandum directing Rocheleau and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices in the aviation sector, reinstating merit-based recruitment and hiring practices that had been sidelined during previous administrations.
The president criticized policies from the Obama and Biden eras, arguing that these practices compromised safety and competence in the FAA.
"On my second day in office, I ordered an immediate return to merit-based recruitment, hiring, and promotion, elevating safety and ability as the paramount standard," Trump noted.
The newly appointed Rocheleau, a 22-year FAA veteran, faces the daunting task of ensuring rigorous safety protocols are established and maintained.
Transportation Secretary Duffy also vowed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision, highlighting that both aircraft were operating under standard procedures on a clear night.
In a follow-up statement, Trump expressed his condolences to the families affected by this tragedy, calling the crash a "bad situation that looks like it should have been prevented."
Critics have pointed to the alarming trend of aviation safety issues under prior leadership, and Trump's decisive actions signal a commitment to restoring confidence in airline operations.
The nation now turns its attention to the investigations that will determine whether this incident was preventable, as families and friends mourn the profound losses of this devastating accident.
Sources:
justthenews.com
thegatewaypundit.com
foxnews.com
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