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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced an additional $20 million to replace the aging air traffic control tower at Duluth International Airport — a major step toward delivering long-overdue safety and infrastructure upgrades in northern...
DOT & FAA Announce Termination of FAA Emergency Order, Return to Normal Operations
DOT & FAA Announce Reduction of Required Flight Cuts to 3 Percent
DOT & FAA Freeze Flight Reduction Plan at 6% in Response to Strong Air Traffic Controller Staffing Metrics
DOT & FAA Announce Temporary 10% Reduction in Flights at 40 Airports

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