Michael G. Whitaker, who became FAA Administrator in October 2023, will step down when President-elect Donald Trump takes office, Whitaker said in a memo to employees on Dec. 12, 2024.

FAA administrator Michael Whitaker will resign on President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration Jan. 20, according to a letter ...

Michael Whitaker, head of the Federal Aviation Administration, said he will step down from his post Jan. 20, the latest high-profile official to announce his departure ahead of the incoming Trump ...

Transportation Flying taxis need FAA approval. An industry exec could be its next leader. President Biden nominated flying taxi executive Michael Whitaker to run the Federal Aviation ...

United Airlines also praised the move, highlighting Whitaker’s experience, in which he spent 15 years at the airline in a variety of roles. “Now more than ever, the FAA needs strong leadership.

When Michael Whitaker last worked at the Federal Aviation Administration, his tasks included bringing air traffic control – which tracked airplanes using strips of paper – into the 21st century.

Michael Whitaker, nominee to be the next administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, testifies during a Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing on Capitol Hill ...

Michael Whitaker comes to the lead FAA position with a wealth of general and commercial aviation experience. [Courtesy: Supernal] The Senate confirmed White House nominee Michael Whitaker as the ...

FAA administrator Michael Whitaker will resign on President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration Jan. 20, according to a letter he sent to the FAA workforce.

Transportation FAA chief Michael Whitaker to step down Jan. 20. His announcement comes as the Federal Aviation Administration struggles with staffing shortages and has increased oversight at Boeing.