Trump FAA miffed that doughnut-munching contractors in $1.5B deal have 'not done any work'

Federal Aviation Administration officials are reportedly frustrated with Peraton, a Virginia-based contractor tied to a $1.5 billion government deal, saying the company has not made meaningful progress on overhauling U.S. air traffic control. Three sources told Politico that Peraton has “basically not done any work since they got in,” describing missed schedule management and poor oversight of subcontractors. One industry official said a Peraton manager was seen eating doughnuts instead of managing subcontractors. An FAA spokesperson, Hannah Walden, denied delays and said the FAA has not penalized Peraton, calling it “making unprecedented progress.” Peraton said it works “side-by-side” daily. The report aired alongside the launch of Transport Secretary Sean Duffy’s reality show, “The Great American Road Trip.”