Trump administration begins firings of FAA staff

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.
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.
Trump administration begins firings of FAA staff just weeks after fatal D.C. plane crash
The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees, upending staff on a busy air travel weekend.
Hundreds of FAA employees fired by Trump administration weeks after midair DC collision
Hundreds of FAA employees were fired over the weekend as part of the Trump administration's mass firing of probationary employees.
Hundreds of FAA probationary workers fired by Trump administration, union says
The Trump administration has started firing hundreds of Federal Aviation Administration probationary employees who maintain critical air traffic control infrastructure, according to their union.
Donald Trump FAA Firings: Which Roles Are Affected by Layoffs?
The layoffs come amid ongoing concerns about flight safety following a spate of incidents involving aircraft in the U.S.
Trump Admin lays off 400 FAA workers amid air traffic incidents; 1 Austin worker laid off
Despite the spate of incidents making headlines, the FAA is slimming down its workforce and one worker has already been laid off in Austin.
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.
Layoffs hit FAA, including employees tasked with producing air traffic navigation maps
Terminated probationary employees at the FAA include some who work on the team responsible for producing air traffic ...
Experts Call Foul on FAA Firings Following Aviation Accidents
The Federal Aviation Administration is the latest victim of Elon Musk’s DOGE firings, despite a recent spate of plane crashes ...
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 ...
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As DOGE enters FAA, an aging aviation safety system may come into focus
A contract for a modernized NOTAM system shows concern about maintaining the platform for flagging hazards to pilots during ...
Elon Musk expected to help improve 'really outdated' FAA functions, transportation secretary details
Trump Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and his team "point the fingers" at the FAA's alleged "ancient technology" and call ...
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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Federal Aviation Administration withdraws from Alaska groups that work on safety
One of the Alaska safety groups that the Federal Aviation Administration is leaving is the Aviation Weather Working Group.