Summary

The FAA is facing a leadership vacuum amid a major aviation disaster after former administrator Michael Whitaker resigned on January 20th, following clashes with Elon Musk.

Musk, angered by FAA fines against SpaceX, publicly called for Whitaker’s resignation.

The crisis intensified after an Army helicopter collided with an American Airlines jet in Washington, D.C., killing all on board.

Trump has appointed Chris Rocheleau as acting FAA administrator, with Musk reportedly influencing government staffing decisions.

The FAA also struggles with underfunding and air traffic control staffing shortages.

    • @Evotech
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      812 days ago

      It has to be someone’s job

      • @[email protected]
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        11 days ago

        There are ways to organize work that don’t rely on command and control. They’re so foreign to us as Americans it sounds ridiculous.

        See this.

        • @piecat
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          411 days ago

          Haha monty python. Classic. Really boasts your point