Donald Trump and Elon Musk fired hundreds of Federal Aviation Administration employees. The administration argues it won’t affect air safety.

A union says jobs eliminated at the Federal Aviation Administration had direct roles in supporting safety inspectors and airport operations.

Despite concerns about air travel safety after several high-profile crashes, hundreds of FAA employees have been fired by the Trump administration.

President Donald Trump pledged to make rapid improvements to increase aviation safety after a deadly plane collision near Washington, DC, in January.

The firings hit the FAA as federal officials have been raising concerns about an overtaxed and understaffed air traffic control system for years.

Staff cuts hit employees who support aviation safety and security operations as the agency is grappling with a series of airplane crashes.

Former FAA deputy administrator Dan Elwell explains the recent uptick in plane crashes seen worldwide and why the Trump administration firing hundreds of probationary FAA workers won't impact traveler safety.