Whitaker’s resignation leaves the FAA without a confirmed leader as the agency faces ongoing safety and infrastructure issues. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Mike Whitaker has announced his resignation, effective January 20, 2025, coinciding with President Donald Trump’s inauguration day. Whitaker’s departure leaves the FAA, already grappling with … [Read more...] about FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker to Step Down
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BREAKING: Mike Whitaker Confirmed as FAA Administrator
The U.S. Senate today confirmed President Biden's pick for a new FAA Administrator, Mike Whitaker, in a unanimous bipartisan vote of 98-0. In welcome news for the aviation industry, Mike Whitaker has been confirmed as the next FAA Administrator. After a unanimous vote to invoke cloture (moving directly to a vote, without debate) Whitaker was confirmed. Whitaker will … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Mike Whitaker Confirmed as FAA Administrator
FAA Administrator: Whitaker Nomination Moves Through Committee, Drone Industry Calls for Swift Action to Confirm
The process of appointing an FAA Administrator continues, as the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation moved the nomination of former FAA Deputy Mike Whitaker unanimously through committee. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · FAA - Administrator - Whitaker - Nomination - Moves - Through - Committee The nomination will now need to be … [Read more...] about FAA Administrator: Whitaker Nomination Moves Through Committee, Drone Industry Calls for Swift Action to Confirm
FAA Authorization Extended Through December 31, 2023: Now What?
The U.S. Congress has passed the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 to avert a government shutdown and fund the government through November 17, 2023. Included was a measure to extend FAA Authorization - set to expire 9/30 - through December 31, 2023. The House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), Transportation and … [Read more...] about FAA Authorization Extended Through December 31, 2023: Now What?
Mike Whitaker Nominated to Top Spot at FAA
The Biden administration has nominated Mike Whitaker to be FAA Administrator. Following months of speculation - Whitaker was first mentioned as a candidate in May - FAA veteran Mike Whitaker has been named as the nominee for the FAA's top position. Whitaker is the Biden administrations second nominee: Denver Airport CEO Phil Washington withdrew his nomination amidst … [Read more...] about Mike Whitaker Nominated to Top Spot at FAA
