Michael Gordon Whitaker (born June 21, 1961) [1] is an American lawyer who served as the 19th administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from 2023 to 2025. He previously served as chief operating officer of Supernal under the Hyundai Motor Company from 2020 to 2023, as principal of the aviation consultancy Whitaker Air Space ...

Jan 30, 2025 · Federal Aviation Administration Chief Michael Whitaker resigned from his position just 10 days before the deadly plane and Black Hawk helicopter crash over Washington, DC, Wednesday.

Jan 30, 2025 · Michael Whitaker, who had led the administration since Oct., 2023, stepped down earlier this month, announcing in a Dec. 12 email to his staff that he would be leaving the post effective Jan. 20 ...

Dec 12, 2024 · Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Whitaker announced on Thursday that he will step down from his role on Jan. 20, 2025, after just over a year in the position. Whitaker, who was appointed in October 2023, shared the news in an email to staff that was later posted on X.

Dec 12, 2024 · Federal Aviation Administration chief Michael Whitaker said he will step down on Jan. 20, when President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be inaugurated. Whitaker, who was nominated to the...

Dec 12, 2024 · Mike Whitaker says he will step down as head of the Federal Aviation Administration on Jan. 20. It's not unusual for FAA administrators to resign at the change of administration, though some...

Dec 12, 2024 · Mike Whitaker was confirmed for the position in October 2023. Administrators typically serve for five years. However, Whitaker said in a statement that he would not serve out his full term...

Dec 2, 2024 · Michael Whitaker became Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) administrator in October 2023. He had served as FAA deputy administrator from 2013-2016, during which time he was also Chief NextGen Officer, overseeing the implementation of the NextGen modernization of the air traffic control system, moving it from radar to satellite-enabled ...

Oct 25, 2023 · The Senate voted 98-0 to approve Michael Whitaker, President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration, Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, ending a span of nearly 19 months in which the agency was without a Senate-confirmed chief.

Feb 6, 2024 · Michael G. Whitaker became FAA Administrator in October 2023. He is responsible for helping to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the largest aerospace system in the world. Whitaker served as Deputy Administrator at the FAA from 2013– 2016 and was also the Chief NextGen Officer.