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
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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
Clock Ticking on FAA Administrator: Still No Permanent Pick
As a recent article in Politico highlighted, the clock is ticking on the current Acting Administrator of the FAA. FAA Acting Administrator Polly Trottenberg, the Deputy Administrator of the Department of Transportation, is limited by law to a term of no more than 210 days. This term will expire on October 25, 2023: at which time internal emails indicate that Deputy … [Read more...] about Clock Ticking on FAA Administrator: Still No Permanent Pick
New FAA Administrator: Biden Taps Airport Executive Phil Washington
President Biden has appointed Phil Washington to be the new FAA Administrator. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Biden - Appoints - New - FAA - Administrator If approved by the Senate, Washington will step into the position vacated by Steve Dickson at the end of March, roughly halfway through his term. An Army veteran, Washington is currently CEO of Denver … [Read more...] about New FAA Administrator: Biden Taps Airport Executive Phil Washington
