The Trump administration has initiated mass firings of hundreds of probationary FAA employees in a controversial cost-cutting measure linked to Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. Union leaders have condemned the decision, stating it will increase workloads for remaining staff already stretched thin, particularly following a recent fatal mid-air collision near Washington D.C. David Spero, head of the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists union, articulated concerns about safety and staffing levels, while transportation officials prepare to evaluate and improve the current air traffic control system amidst ongoing scrutiny.