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 wouldn’t even think of flying down to the US for this very reason - I wouldn’t feel safe.
Dude, you’d end up in America, though. They’ve got some turmoil down there, and I know I’m gonna wait it out. Safe tomfly there or not, I’m still not going.