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FAA: Wave of Departures Has ‘No Impact’ on Aviation Safety

‘Safety-critical’ employees are exempt from the hiring freeze and deferred resignation program implemented across the federal government.

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Updated Friday May 30 at 10:12 a.m. EDT with comment from Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS).

Despite an agencywide exodus of personnel, the FAA says aviation safety remains unaffected.

Jack Daleo

Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.

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