Elon Musk and his "DOGE" team offered to upgrade America's air traffic control system following a major airline crash
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy supported the initiative, criticizing current "1960s, World War II technology"
The announcement comes after a collision between an American Airlines jet and Army helicopter over the Potomac River
Recent NOTAM system failure highlighted existing technical vulnerabilities in air traffic control
Congressional response split along party lines - Republicans supportive, Democrats expressing serious concerns
Chronic controller shortage dates back to Reagan's 1981 firing of striking workers, worsened by COVID-19
Details about DOGE team's specific role and planned changes remain unclear
Controllers currently use outdated radar-based systems despite long-running NextGen modernization efforts
Investigation revealed consolidated controller positions at Reagan National Airport on day of crash
Military helicopter training schedules during peak passenger times questioned by Transportation Secretary
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