Latest "department-of-transportation" stories

Buttigieg says shutdown could decimate hiring of air traffic controllers

Even a short shutdown could jeopardize hiring and staffing targets for next year, the secretary said.

By Molly Weisner

2 months ago

FAA pauses back-to-office plan after unions balk at telework changes

Last month, the agency set a new requirement for teleworkers and remote workers that would mandate an in-office presence.

By Molly Weisner

4 months ago

Transportation Dept. to bring teleworking employees back to offices

The Transportation Department joins a growing number of federal agencies that are seeking to increase in-person work.

By Molly Weisner

5 months ago

FAA lets NYC airports trim summer peak operations amid staffing crunch

The agency is looking at hiring from the perspective of remedying pandemic losses while its attrition seems to be leveling out.

By Molly Weisner

9 months ago

Transportation Dept. unveils flight delay dashboard ahead of Labor Day

Federal officials blame disruptions on understaffing at airlines - who counter by noting staff problems at the FAA, which employs air traffic controllers.

15 months ago

Democrats protest removal of Transportation Department’s acting inspector general

Congressional Democrats are protesting President Donald Trump’s decision to remove the Transportation Department’s acting inspector general, the latest in a string of actions by Trump to fire or replace government watchdogs.

4 years ago