Summary
Elon Musk called on retired air traffic controllers to return to work, citing a shortage amid heightened scrutiny of the FAA under Trump’s second term.
With DOT Secretary Sean Duffy’s support, Musk’s DOGE attempts to “upgrade” aviation systems despite recent FAA job cuts.
The AP reports fired employees included radar and navigational aid maintenance personnel, though Duffy insisted no “critical safety personnel” were terminated.
Musk’s appeal comes amid increased public concern over recent aviation incidents, though experts consider the uptick an anomaly.
I wonder if the ATCs will respond to the 5 accomplishments emails they will get
JIA5172 CRJ9 (CLT) JBU1855 E190 (BOS) JIA5433 CRJ7 (ALB) RPA4640 E75L (EYW) DAL2983 A319 (MSP)