FAA Renaming of Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America
The FAA announced that it will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in line with an Executive Order signed by President Donald Trump. The change will also include renaming Denali to Mount McKinley.
Key Points
- FAA to update data and charts following Executive Order
- Renaming part of broader effort to honor American history and culture
Pros
- Honoring American greatness
- Aligning with Executive Order
Cons
- Potential confusion with existing naming
- Political controversy