

FAA Firings, Recent Crashes Spark Airline Safety Fears
Feb 25, 2025
Todd Yeary, a former air traffic controller with 13 years of experience, brings insights on the recent FAA workforce cuts and their potential risks to aviation safety. Bill McGee, with 40 years in the airline industry, discusses the critical need for accountability and improved safety measures. Lori Aratani, a transportation reporter, highlights public anxiety over air travel following tragic recent events. Together, they address the implications of staffing shortages, near misses, and the overall confidence in air travel amidst ongoing concerns.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Aviation Safety Under Strain
02:25 • 11min
Addressing Air Traffic Safety Amidst Modernization Distractions
13:09 • 2min
Air Traffic Control: Safety in Crisis
15:16 • 17min
Growing Concerns Over Aviation Safety Amid Workforce Cuts
32:16 • 4min
Navigating Airspace Constraints
36:02 • 9min
Navigating Safety Concerns in Aviation Amidst FAA Challenges
44:38 • 2min
FAA Oversight and Airline Safety Concerns
47:03 • 5min
Evolving Aviation Safety: Near Misses and Ongoing Concerns
51:49 • 3min