The Trump Administration has begun firing hundreds of Federal Aviation Administration employees who maintain critical air traffic control infrastructure, reports CNN. The firings, which began late Friday night, come as Elon Musk’s SpaceX has been tapped to help create a new air traffic control system. It’s not yet clear how many workers were fired, but the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The Trump administration has initiated the termination of hundreds of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees involved in maintaining air traffic control infrastructure, as reported by CNN. These employees include radar, landing, and navigational aid specialists, among others. The firings coincide with Elon Musk’s SpaceX being involved in developing a new air traffic control system. The move follows years of criticism over the FAA's failure to modernize systems and address safety concerns, highlighted by a recent fatal midair collision. SpaceX representatives are visiting the FAA's command center to evaluate the current system and propose improvements.
