# Mamdani coming for private jets? FAA Cuts Controller Positions

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Podcast: [The VIP Seat: Private Aviation News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-vip-seat-private-aviation-news-7163226)
Published: 2026-05-20T11:00:00+00:00
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