The head of the FAA, Mike Whitaker, will step down Jan. 20, leaving the key agency that oversees Boeing and the U.S. airline industry without a leader.
Whitaker, who was nominated to the top FAA role by President Joe Biden, began a five-year term in October 2023.
Mark House, the assistant administrator for finance and management at the FAA, will becoming acting deputy administrator. "You have seen leadership come and go – and through every transition you have kept air travel steady and safe. This transition will be no different," Whitaker said in a statement.
Delta Air Lines Inc Markets Transportation Business Airlines Boeing Co Michael Whitaker Government And Politics Breaking News: Business Breaking News: Politics Aerospace And Defense Industry Politics Breaking News: Markets Business News
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Federal Aviation Administration head Michael Whitaker to step down Jan. 20The head of the FAA, Mike Whitaker, will step down Jan. 20, leaving the key agency that oversees Boeing and the U.S. airline industry without a leader.
Read more »
Trump chooses former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker as NATO ambassadorPresident-elect Donald Trump says he's chosen former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker to serve as U.S. ambassador to NATO.
Read more »
Trump chooses former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker as NATO ambassadorPresident-elect Donald Trump says he's chosen former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker to serve as U.S. ambassador to NATO. Trump has repeatedly expressed skepticism about the Western military alliance.
Read more »
Trump taps former acting AG Matthew Whitaker as NATO ambassadorPresident-elect Trump on Wednesday announced former Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker as his choice for U.S. ambassador to NATO.
Read more »
Trump chooses former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker as NATO ambassadorPresident-elect Donald Trump says he's chosen former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker to serve as U.S. ambassador to NATO.
Read more »
Trump chooses former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker as NATO ambassadorTrump said Whitaker “will ensure the United States’ interests are advanced and defended”
Read more »