Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is set to tackle the U.S. air traffic control system amidst rising concerns about safety and a shortage of air traffic controllers. Following a recent midair crash, transportation secretary Sean Duffy announced that the young team, many in their early twenties with no aviation experience, will implement rapid upgrades. Their access to government data centers is raising eyebrows regarding security. Meanwhile, air travel continues to see record growth alongside various new airline routes and expansions occurring nationwide, showcasing the evolving landscape of air travel post-COVID.
President Donald Trump's new transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, stated that the DOGE team members are going to plug in to help upgrade our aviation system.
Musk confirmed the news, stating, 'With the support of President @realDonaldTrump, the DOGE team will aim to make rapid safety upgrades to the air traffic control system.'
The Wired report revealed that Musk's DOGE engineers are aged 19-24, raising concerns about their experience in aviation safety.
Concerns about data security were raised as Musk's DOGE engineers were reported to be accessing the data centers of several government agencies.
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