FAA, Trump and Safe

Hundreds of FAA workers were fired weeks after deadly DC collision, union says, as Trump promises aviation safety upgrades
Hundreds of FAA probationary employees were fired over the weekend, their union said.The firings, which include air traffic control staff, come as the agency faces staffing shortages.The FAA is the latest government agency to be impacted by Trump's aims to cut federal spending.
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’s Firing Spree at FAA Was Even More Terrible Than He Admitted
The Trump administration’s Federal Aviation Administration firings are much worse than they initially let on. Politico has reported that the 130 terminated FAA workers last month included critical employees who directly and indirectly reinforce all of the FAA’s moving parts to keep passengers safe.
Trump Administration Fires Hundreds of FAA Employees Weeks After Deadly DC Plane Crash
Nearly a month after the devastating collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, the Trump Administration has fired hundreds of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees. According to USA Today,
New Hampshire senator blasts Trump's 'reckless' firing of FAA staff
In the wake of recent air tragedies, one New England lawmaker is calling on President Donald Trump to stop firing FAA employees. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat from New Hampshire, says Trump and Elon Musk's decision to fire hundreds of FAA employees while flight incidents and near-misses are at an all-time high is irresponsible.
FAA weighs permanent helicopter restrictions around Washington-area airport
Aviation officials want to permanently restrict helicopters from using airspace around Ronald Reagan Washington National ...
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 ...
What the FAA Layoffs Mean for Air Safety
Along with all its air traffic controllers at airports, the FAA also regulates drones and rocket launches and looks for ...
Family of DC plane crash victim files claim against FAA, Army for $250 million
The family of a passenger who died in the midair collision near Washington, D.C. on Jan. 29 filed legal claims against the ...
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 ...
FAA firings begin weeks after deadly crash near DC
The Trump administration began firing hundreds of employees at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday, just ...
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 ...
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‘Air traffic controllers cannot do their work without us’
“I would argue that every job at the FAA right now is safety critical ... a member of a team of 12 just outside of Washington whose job is to create air maps or “highways in the sky ...
New air traffic academy died in Congress despite dire need for more staff
Facing a dire shortage of air traffic controllers, some thought creating a second training academy made sense. Oklahoma ...