Muskposted on Xon Monday: To the best of our knowledge, no one affectingsafetyhas been fired.
Former and current FAA officials, however, say the purge could certainly affect air safety going forward.
The obstacle impact team was already understaffed before it was gutted.
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk in the Oval Office at the White House on Feb. 11, 2025, in Washington, D.C.Alex Brandon/AP
This is a very real threat to the American flying public.
They worry they could lose their home but theyre more concerned about the well-being of their other fired colleagues.
Holy hell that was my response, one FAA official tersely says, describing their initial reaction.
President Plane Accident, this source says.
Is that how Donald Trump wants to be remembered?
Spokespeople for the White House and the Department of Transportation did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Its a vital role, especially given the ongoing airline pilot shortage.
We were already behind, says the terminated FAA employee.
The pilots already complained that theres a shortage in getting their medical certification [approved].
Its just going to be put further behind now.
On Monday, a plane traveling from Minneapolis crash-landed in Toronto, Canada.
None of these accidents were anything having to do with the new administration but thats coming.
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