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Transportation Secretary Duffy: FAA Disruptions Due to Routine Maintenance

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has stated that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is undergoing routine maintenance, dismissing claims that external factors are causing flight disruptions. This statement comes amidst ongoing discussions and potential blame-shifting regarding the agency's operational status. AI

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Transportation Secretary Duffy: FAA Disruptions Due to Routine Maintenance

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · classwario ·

    https://www. theguardian.com/us-news/2026/n ov/15/transportation-secretary-sean-duffy-faa-flight-stoppag As soon as they break out “the other guy did it”, shitc

    https://www. theguardian.com/us-news/2026/n ov/15/transportation-secretary-sean-duffy-faa-flight-stoppag As soon as they break out “the other guy did it”, shitcan. Shitcan everyone. It’s routine maintenance. # faa # seanduffy # trump # ai # uspol