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FAA layoffs spark air safety concerns

The Trump administration's layoffs at the FAA have raised safety concerns due to the roles of those let go, according to David Spero, a former FAA employee and union president.
A recent AP-NORC poll showed Americans' confidence in air travel dropped from 71% to 64% after multiple incidents, causing public concern.
David Spero warned that these layoffs introduce risks into the national airspace system, impacting crucial support roles for air traffic controllers.

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FAA layoffs spark air safety concerns

The Trump administration's recent layoffs at the FAA raise safety concerns, as union says those fired supported important roles.

20 hours ago·Louisville, United States

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In February 2025, the Trump administration initiated significant layoffs within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), dismissing approximately 400 employees, including those in safety-related and technical roles. These actions have ignited widespread concerns about aviation safety and the operational integrity of the nation’s air traffic control systems. The administration, with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency […]

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President Donald Trump's administration has stated that no FAA employees in a "security critical" position have been laid off, while it has reduced its federal workforce. However, some of the jobs removed had a direct role in supporting airport security inspectors and operations, according to their union and former employees. The Trump administration has begun to dismiss hundreds of employees of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a few w…

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