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FAA moves to terminate LaGuardia controllers following fatal Air Canada incident

The FAA is initiating termination proceedings against two air traffic controllers who reportedly departed their shift early on the night of a fatal Air Canada crash at LaGuardia. While the investigation into the causal link between the staffing lapse and the accident remains ongoing, the move signals a significant breach of safety protocols at a major transit hub.

New York Timesabout 3 hours agoUS, CAengCredibility 43%View source

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Source credibility0.4

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