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Trump's cuts at the FAA could underscore the risks of shrinking government

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About 400 probationary workers were removed from the FAA beginning on February 14 .

The layoffs are part of an effort spearheaded by the newly-established Department of Government Efficiency .

Some experts cautioned that given the high profile of aviation safety, cuts at the FAA could demonstrate the perils of shrinking government.

Despite recent accidents, experts emphasized that air travel still remained safe.

Many aviation experts cautioned against more layoffs.

FAA has perennially been understaffed and at this point in time, experts say.

"It's not a good look for the administration to target the FAA for any of these workforce reductions," Guzzetti said.

Mann : "There is no such thing as a job in the Department of Transportation that does not somehow impact either safety directly".

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