‘Mayor Pete’ Sees Star Dim Following Debacles in His Transportation Domain
The Democrat’s presidential ambitions could be hampered by a series of missteps, highlighted by the recent FAA debacle.
The transportation secretary, Peter Buttigieg, is facing backlash for the debacle at the Federal Aviation Administration that saw the agency’s key air missions software go off line, adding one more disappointment to the career of a rising star in the Democratic Party.
The system, known as the Notice to Air Missions system, went offline Wednesday. The software is used to alert pilots about closed runways, weather emergencies, and general safety hazards.
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