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Michael Huerta
The 17th administrator for the FAA, serving in that role from 2013 to 2018, and was briefly acting secretary of transportation in the first Trump administration in 2017.
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May 27, 2025
• 47min
The struggle to update America's aging air traffic control system
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Join Dave Sparrow, President of the Professional Aviation Safety Specialist at AFL-CIO and former Air Force member, alongside Michael Huerta, the 17th FAA administrator. They delve into the urgent need to modernize America's aging air traffic control system and the limitations posed by outdated funding models. The conversation highlights shocking communication failures and the struggles of air traffic controllers amidst inadequate infrastructure. They also explore the importance of updating technology and training to ensure the safety and efficiency of national airspace.
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