How would FAA layoffs impact aviation safety and operations?

According to aviation analyst John Cox, the FAA layoffs, particularly of maintenance workers, raise concerns about operational capacity rather than immediate safety issues. With an aging electronics and radar infrastructure that requires significant maintenance, the reduction in maintenance staff could limit the system's ability to handle all necessary air traffic. The primary impact would be on operational capacity - if the system cannot accommodate all aircraft traveling between cities, it will create operational challenges before affecting safety directly.