FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker Announces Resignation
Dec 12, 2024 · Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Whitaker announced on Thursday that he will step down from his role on Jan. 20, 2025, after just over a year in the position. Whitaker, who was appointed in October 2023, shared the news in an email to staff that was later posted on X.
FAA administrator to resign on Trump swearing-in - The Hill
Dec 12, 2024 · Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Mike Whitaker is leaving at the start of President-elect Trump’s term, a source familiar with his plans told The Hill. Whitaker will resign...
FAA Administrator Announces Resignation - Plane & Pilot Magazine
Dec 13, 2024 · Michael Whitaker has announced his resignation as FAA Administrator. [Photo: FAA] Prior to Whitaker taking charge in October 2023, the FAA was led by Steve Dickson, a former pilot and executive at Delta Air Lines, from August of 2019 to March 2022.
FAA head Mike Whitaker says he will step down in January - NPR
Dec 12, 2024 · Mike Whitaker says he will step down as head of the Federal Aviation Administration on Jan. 20. It's not unusual for FAA administrators to resign at the change of administration, though some...
FAA chief Michael Whitaker to step down when Trump takes office - Fox News
Dec 12, 2024 · Federal Aviation Administration chief Mike Whitaker, who has overseen the agency's response to significant safety issues at Boeing since a midair emergency in January, will step down when...
FAA head Michael Whitaker to step down before Trump takes …
Dec 12, 2024 · Federal Aviation Administration chief Michael Whitaker said he will step down on Jan. 20, when President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be inaugurated. Whitaker, who was nominated to the top...
FAA head to step down, allowing Trump to pick successor | PBS News
Dec 12, 2024 · Mike Whitaker announced his pending resignation in a message to employees of the FAA, which regulates airlines and aircraft manufacturers and manages the nation’s airspace. He became the agency’s...
FAA boss: Boeing still must make ‘significant changes’ to improve ...
Sep 24, 2024 · FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker is set to testify on the need for improvements in the quality and safety of Boeing planes at a Congressional hearing Tuesday.
Statement of Michael Whitaker, Administrator, Federal Aviation ...
Sep 24, 2024 · On January 5, shortly after departure, Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 experienced rapid depressurization after the left mid exit door plug blew out of a Boeing 737-9 MAX. Immediately following the accident, on January 6, the FAA issued an emergency airworthiness directive grounding all 737-9 MAX airplanes with that particular door plug configuration.
FAA administrator Michael Whitaker to step down in January
On 12 December, the agency said FAA administrator Michael Whitaker, who held the post since October 2023, will step down on 20 January, the same day president-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to...