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.

3 days ago · 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 ...

3 days ago · Elon Musk pushed Federal Aviation Administration Chief Michael Whitaker from his post just 10 days before the deadly plane and Black Hawk helicopter crash over Washington, DC.

3 days ago · The Federal Aviation Administration’s leader stepped down on Jan. 20, months after Elon Musk demanded that he quit. The move by Michael Whitaker means the FAA has no Senate-confirmed leader for ...

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 …

3 days ago · The FAA is facing a major crisis without a leader because Elon Musk pushed him out Musk has publicly clashed with the FAA and its former chief, Michael Whitaker.

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...

2 days ago · Rachel Maddow tells the story of how the former FAA administrator, Michael Whitaker, fell afoul of Elon Musk and was driven from his position upon Donald Trump taking office. With Trump's ...

Washington, DC, Dec. 12, 2024 – National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen today extended his gratitude to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Whitaker for his service and dedication to America’s aviation leadership.

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.