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 ...

The Senate confirmed Michael Whitaker as the new head of the Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday, filling a job that has been vacant for a turbulent 18-month span in which strains on ...

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.

Federal Aviation Administration chief Mike Whitaker will step down when President-elect Donald Trump takes office, Whitaker said in a memo to employees on Thursday. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk ...

President Joe Biden intends to nominate Michael Whitaker as administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, the White House announced Thursday. Whitaker has previously served as deputy ...

Senator Duckworth pressed FAA nominee Michael Whitaker on whether he would uphold the 1,500-hour flight rule for pilots.

Dec. 12 (UPI) --FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker will resign on President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration Jan. 20, ...

WASHINGTON — It's been more than 18 months since the Federal Aviation Administration has had a Senate-confirmed leader at the controls. Michael Whitaker, the White House's pick to head the ...

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 ...