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....
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...
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...