Some of the 400 jobs that were cut at the FAA helped support air safety, a union says
A union says jobs eliminated at the Federal Aviation Administration had direct roles in supporting safety inspectors and airport operations.
FAA Employees Say Trump and Musk’s Purge Is a ‘Threat’ to Air Safety
Donald Trump and Elon Musk fired hundreds of Federal Aviation Administration employees. The administration argues it won’t affect air safety.
FAA employees face mass firings amid concerns over air travel safety
Despite concerns about air travel safety after several high-profile crashes, hundreds of FAA employees have been fired by the Trump administration.
Trump Administration Begins Firing Hundreds of FAA Staff Despite Recent Safety Concerns
The firings hit the FAA as federal officials have been raising concerns about an overtaxed and understaffed air traffic control system for years.
Delta CEO says Trump administration's cuts to FAA won't hurt airline safety
Delta CEO Ed Bastian defended the Trump administration's cuts to the FAA, saying they would not impact airline safety after a Delta plane crashed this week.
FAA Fires Hundreds of Workers, Sparking Concerns About Air Safety
Staff cuts hit employees who support aviation safety and security operations as the agency is grappling with a series of airplane crashes.
Democrats lambaste Trump for FAA layoffs amid air disasters: ‘Compromising our safety’
Several hundred probationary workers at the FAA received word they had been fired in late-night emails on Friday, according to Dave Spero, president of the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists union.
Trump admin fires hundreds of FAA employees, union says
Employees at the FAA were fired by the Trump administration, according to a workers union. Joe Rogan sparked attention in a recent podcast with John Reeves when he once again defended his friend Elon Musk,
Trump and Elon’s ‘Pointless Bloodbath’ at the FAA Is Even Worse Than You Think
Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s DOGE fired several FAA lawyers tasked with helping keep reckless or drunk pilots out of the ...
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Trump’s Firing Spree at FAA Was Even More Terrible Than He Admitted
Politico has reported that the 130 terminated FAA workers last month included critical employees who directly and indirectly ...
Flying Becoming Less Safe in 'Disturbing Trend,' Ex-FAA Investigator Warns
A string of crashes has left flyers on edge, and attention has been turned on those responsible for aviation safety in the ...
Hundreds of FAA workers were fired weeks after deadly DC collision, union says, as Trump promises aviation safety upgrades
President Donald Trump pledged to make rapid improvements to increase aviation safety after a deadly plane collision near ...
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'Flying blind': Aviation experts sound alarm about dangers of 'senseless' Trump FAA cuts
President Donald Trump and his close ally Elon Musk are insisting that the mass layoffs being pushed by Trump's ...
Did Donald Trump fire FAA workers? See all the agencies hit by federal layoffs
President Donald Trump has fired more than 10,000 federal workers, including with the FAA, IRS and more. Here's which ...
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White House press secretary slams Schumer for blaming Trump for Toronto plane crash: ‘Irresponsible’
The Democratic senator on Monday blamed Trump and his administration for firing over 300 FAA employees when aviation mishaps ...