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2025-02-07 16:24:59 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: D8E26C1940E7E0CA89A012A0A30F2A2606CCD3A5A70727E15771A59A45A24742
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Mike Whitaker, the FAA Chief confirmed under the previous administration was not fired, he resigned. https://www.npr.org/2024/12/12/nx-s1-5226796/faa-head-resign-mike-whitaker-january-boeing There is no evidence of threatened layoffs of air traffic controllers. There was some speculation that ATC were offered early retirement, but that has since been clarified. https://www.forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2025/02/03/air-traffic-controllers-exempt-trump-buyout/
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