The Trump Administration has initiated layoffs affecting several hundred FAA employees, predominantly probationary workers involved in maintenance roles, amidst concerns following a recent fatal midair incident. The dismissals occurred late on a busy air travel weekend, impacting personnel essential for radar and navigational aid. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated that fewer than 400 employees were let go, with assurance that no critical safety personnel were affected. However, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association is examining the implications of these layoffs on overall aviation safety and operations.
The recent firings at the FAA may jeopardize aviation safety, particularly with crucial personnel let go during a busy air travel weekend following a recent accident.
Transportation Secretary Duffy emphasized that less than 400 employees were dismissed, assuring that no air traffic controllers or critical safety personnel were affected by this decision.
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