Regulations and Government
New White House Sets Stage for New Aviation Policy
Tariffs, Schedule F, sustainability, audits all possible changes
White House (National Park Service)
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January is poised to bring changes to aviation policy in Washington, with former President Donald Trump returning to the White House after a four-year absence. However, how far those changes may go—whether it involves tariffs, sustainability funding and/or mandates, or even business aircraft use—remains to be seen. 

The most immediate change will be in personnel running key agencies. Unless he chooses to leave, FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker will remain in place essentially for the duration of the incoming Trump Administration, confirmed to the post for a five-year term just last year. However, other key agency and department officials are more likely to be replaced, beginning with the Secretary of Transportation, a post currently held by Pete Buttigieg.

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