Elon Musk Appeals to Retired Air Traffic Controllers to Return

Elon Musk urged retired air traffic controllers to return, citing a shortage of skilled aviation workers. His appeal followed heightened concerns about aviation safety following a series of incidents, notably a fatal plane crash in Washington, D.C. The Federal Aviation Administration downsized approximately 400 staff members, with no impact on air traffic controllers. Experts attribute growing apprehensions about aviation safety to heightened media attention on incidents and near-misses at airports.