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....
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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...
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...
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,...