What Happened
Federal Aviation Administration Restructures For Modernization And Safety
The US Department of Transportation has announced a major restructuring of the Federal Aviation Administration, centralizing safety oversight and modernizing air traffic control. The overhaul, backed by Congress, aims to improve the agency’s ability to address current safety challenges and future operational needs. A new Aviation Safety Management System organization will implement a single safety management framework, and new offices will be established for air traffic control and emerging aviation technologies. The changes were announced by US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford on January 27, 2026, and are expected to streamline decision-making and reduce internal duplication, as reported by AeroTime.