FAA moves to fire two controllers who left work before Air Canada crash at N.Y. airport, source says

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is moving to fire two air traffic controllers at New York LaGuardia Airport, according to a source cited by Reuters. The allegation is that they left work early before an Air Canada plane collision with a fire truck on March 22 at the airport, which killed both pilots. The National Air Traffic Controllers Association said it is actively discussing the allegations with FAA leadership and would not comment further. The FAA said it is committed to holding employees accountable and will not compromise safety or efficiency in the National Airspace System. The Wall Street Journal reported the FAA’s decision earlier.