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

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 ...

In January 2024, former President Joe Biden's FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker imposed a 38-plane monthly production cap after a mid-air emergency on a new Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 that remains in ...

In January 2024, former President Joe Biden's FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker imposed a 38-plane monthly production cap after a mid-air emergency on a new Alaska Airlines (ALK.N), opens new tab ...

Musk has called for the resignation of FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker and threatened to sue the agency. SpaceX suggested last month the delay in FAA approval was over "superfluous environmental ...

FAA chief urges SpaceX to comply with safety standards after Musk criticizes fine 'They launched without a permit,' Whitaker said, referring to SpaceX launches in June and July of last year in ...

The FAA is about 3,500 air traffic controllers short of targeted staffing levels and has about 10% fewer controllers than it did in 2012.