David Spero
David Spero is the national president of the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS), a union representing over 11,000 workers who are responsible for maintaining critical air traffic control systems. In the context of recent events, he has been vocal about the dangers posed by the Trump administration's decision to fire hundreds of probationary FAA employees, arguing that such staffing cuts compromise public safety, particularly following a series of deadly aviation incidents.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2 | 4.50 | 0.08% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 32,045 | $1,700,000 | 1,433$ |
| Montenegro | 2 | 4.00 | 0.09% | +10% | 628,066 | 654 | $5,500 | 6$ |
| United States | 1 | 2.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 59,921 | $21,000,000 | 3,802$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 8.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,151 | $2,700,000 | 722$ |
| Serbia | 1 | 3.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 8,737,371 | 2,662 | $55,000 | 17$ |
| Totals | 7 | 446,259,337 | 113,433 | $25,460,500 | 5,980$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Montenegro:
David Spero criticized the layoffs in the aviation security sector as shameful.
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Serbia:
David Spero called the recent layoffs in the aviation security sector shameful.
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Canada:
David Spero, president of the Professional Aviation Specialists Association, said the cuts to nautical aviation specialists mean updating digital maps used by pilots will take longer.
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Canada:
David Spero, president of the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists union, said in a statement about the firings.
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Montenegro:
David Spero, president of the aviation security specialists union, reported that workers were notified of their layoffs via email.
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United Kingdom:
David Spero, national president of Pass, said on X of the fired employees: 'They are our family, friends, neighbors.'
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United States:
David Spero, national president of PASS, criticized the staffing decisions made by the administration as dangerous to public safety.
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