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May 14, 2025 The Federal Aviation Administration chief operating officer refused to disclose air traffic controller staffing losses at a hearing Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The refusal limited congressional oversight of aviation safety staffing and weakened transparency around agency capacity.
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- FAA COO refuses to disclose air traffic controller numbers — During a congressional hearing, FAA COO Tim Arel refused to disclose the number of air traffic controllers who have quit or been fired since Trump took office, despite repeated questioning by Rep.
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Week 17 – 2025-05-10–2025-05-16
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