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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rhian Lubin

Team Trump has defended their FAA cuts. Former staffers warn the purge will ‘only create more safety risks’

Former Federal Aviation Administration employees have warned that the recent job cuts by the Trump administration will only create more safety risks - despite administration assurances the skies are safe.

Against the backdrop of three fatal U.S. air disasters in the last month, Transport Secretary Sean Duffy has said that none of the 400 FAA staff let go last week were air traffic controllers or critical safety personnel. However, industry experts disagree.

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