Former Rep. Sean Duffy (R-Wis.) has vowed to prioritize safety at the Department of Transportation, saying it would remain the top priority with aviation if he is confirmed by the Senate to lead the agency.
Duffy opened with those promises during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on Jan. 15. Throughout questioning from senators of both parties, Duffy said he endorses the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) continuing its oversight of Boeing, supports continued infrastructure funding, and wants full transparency on the mystery drones reported over multiple U.S. states for the past several months.
The hearing, led by Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), was cordial. Both Republican and Democratic senators expressed their fondness for Duffy and his vision of prioritizing safety with the Transportation Department….