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The FAA was created in August 1958 () as the Federal Aviation Agency, replacing the Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA). In 1967, the FAA became part of the newly formed U.S. Department of Transportation and was renamed the Federal Aviation Administration.
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 from 2016 to 2020, and as deputy administrator of FAA ...
Before moving to the Federal Aviation Administration, Stephen Dickson retired from service as the Senior Vice President-Flight Operations for Delta Air Lines.In this role, he was responsible for the safety and operational performance of Delta's global flight operations, as well as pilot training, crew resources, crew scheduling, and regulatory compliance.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Mike Whitaker is leaving at the start of President-elect Trump’s term, a source familiar with his plans told The Hill. Whitaker will resign on ...
The FAA also said Deputy Administrator Katie Thomson will step down on Jan. 10, which will mean Mark House, the agency's assistant administrator for finance and management, will be the agency's ...
In July 2022 Biden nominated Washington to serve as administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, but Congress delayed taking action to confirm him over concerns about his lack of expertise in the area [1] [2] and Washington withdrew from the nomination on March 25, 2023. [3]
Whitaker stepped down as FAA administrator on Monday, when Trump took office, and the new administration has not nominated a successor or said who will run the agency on an acting basis.
Federal Aviation Administration — Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration. Michael G. Whitaker [16] October 27, 2023 (Confirmed October 24, 2023, 98–0) [RC 3] — Federal Highway Administration — Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration. Shailen Bhatt: January 13, 2023 (Confirmed December 8, 2022 by voice vote) [V ...