FAA Air Traffic COO Tim Arel Resigns

Fox Business reports that Tim Arel, the Chief Operating Officer of the FAA's Air Traffic Organization (ATO), is resigning after 40 years of federal service. This departure follows increasing scrutiny of the ATO and recent high-profile safety incidents, including a fatal mid-air collision near Reagan National Airport (DCA). The FAA stated Arel's retirement was planned but is occurring as they implement changes at DCA, such as replacing the air traffic control management team to address safety concerns highlighted by the NTSB. The New York Post also features this story among its trending news.