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Aviation experts are understandably apprehensive about the abrupt decisions made by the FAA. According to an expert from DePaul University, the current culture within the FAA is in turmoil, exacerbated by a series of recent retirements and tragic incidents. The expert emphasized the need for the FAA to reevaluate its approach to ensuring airline safety, stating, “It does make you really apprehensive. There’s such a culture shock at the FAA right now.”
The expert’s remarks echo a widespread sentiment: the delicate nature of the air traffic control system is at risk. A reduction in personnel not only disrupts existing operations but also indicates a less responsive administration during a critical period.