FAA Administrator Quit on Jan. 20

The Contentious History Between Elon Musk and Former FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker
While that office may be ready to go to work, the FAA itself is not fully on the job. That’s because it’s without an administrator. Michael Whitaker, who had led the administration since Oct., 2023, stepped down earlier this month,
FAA Got Rid of Its Leader Before D.C. Plane Crash—Thanks to Elon Musk
The administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, Michael Whitaker, resigned from his position on January 20 after repeated demands from Elon Musk that he quit, leaving the agency without a Senate–confirmed leader during a major crisis in the wake of the D.
FAA Administrator Quit on Jan. 20 After Elon Musk Told Him to Resign
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 one of the biggest crises in its history because he quit before Donald Trump took office.
FAA Chief Role Remains Vacant Amid Horrific Plane Crash After Elon Musk Pressured Previous Leader to Resign
The leader of the Federal Aviation Administration stepped down from his position mere months after billionaire Elon Musk demanded that he do so, meaning that the FAA is missing a chief in the aftermath of the worst aviation disaster in the US in years.
FAA Administrator resigned after Elon Musk 'pressured' him to quit days before deadly DC plane crash
At a press conference Thursday with rescue officials, newly confirmed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy walked away without answering when questioned about whether the FAA had an acting director in
Trump attacks DEI policies after DC plane crash, says FAA employees must be held to 'highest standards'
President Donald Trump blasted the Federal Aviation Administration's DEI standards at a press conference addressing Wednesday ...
Trump consoles crash victims then dives into politics, attacks diversity initiatives in FAA hiring
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday questioned the actions of the Army helicopter pilot and air traffic ...
FAA Lacks Administrator as Agency Probes Air Disaster
The country’s first major air disaster in more than 15 years hit while the Federal Aviation Administration doesn’t have a ...
Trump, without evidence, appears to blame FAA diversity initiatives as factor in helicopter-plane collision
Donald Trump appeared to place blame on DEI initiatives at the Federal Aviation Administration while speaking on the tragic plane crash in Washington, D.C.
FAA Added More Flights to Reagan Airport Despite Collision Warnings
Before the additional flights were approved, a senator warned that the increase could heighten the risk of collisions.
FAA alert suggests Trump visit to Palm Beach this weekend. Here are things you can expect
The potential Trump visit to West Palm, will, again, give Palm Beach County residents a front row seat to the presidency.
RCP's Wegmann to Trump: You've Been Critical Of The FAA, Should Americans Feel Hesitant To Fly?
RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann questioned President Trump at a press conference on the Army helicopter-passenger ...
DC plane crash timeline: Midair collision involves 67 passengers, crew members, soldiers
A timeline of the D.C. plane crash on Jan. 29 details the moments before and after an American Airlines passenger flight and ...