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While the White House has clarified that air traffic controllers are not eligible for cash incentives to resign, this news of layoffs aligns with broader complaints about the underfunded and understaffed air traffic control system. The risks of these cuts are underscored by a recent tragic accident where a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with an American Airlines jet, killing 67 people. On that day, only one air traffic controller was on duty to manage both aircraft, highlighting the critical need for adequate staffing.