Congress is expected to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) without a ban on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. However, critics argue that DEI initiatives prioritize race over merit and skill in the industry, compromising safety. The FAA’s past actions, such as altering its air traffic controller test to increase African American representation, have faced legal challenges due to race discrimination concerns. Industry insiders and experts warn that placing unqualified individuals in critical aviation roles poses a grave risk to passengers and industry operations.