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Report: Whitaker Nomination for FAA Administrator Expected on Thursday

Whitaker spent 15 years at United Airlines before becoming the FAA’s deputy administrator in 2013.

President Joe Biden is expected to nominate former FAA Deputy Chief Mike Whitaker as the agency’s next administrator, according to numerous reports. [Credit: White House photo]
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Key Takeaways:

  • President Joe Biden is expected to nominate Mike Whitaker, an FAA and industry veteran, as the next FAA administrator.
  • Whitaker previously served as the FAA's deputy administrator from 2013-2016, overseeing NextGen ATC modernization, and spent 15 years at United Airlines.
  • This nomination follows the withdrawal of previous nominee Phil Washington, who faced criticism for his lack of direct aviation experience and connection to a corruption scandal.
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Editor’s note: This story originally appeared on AVweb.com.

As has been rumored for months, Politico is reporting President Joe Biden will nominate FAA and industry veteran Mike Whitaker as the agency’s next administrator on Thursday (Sept. 7). 

Russ Niles

Russ Niles is Editor-in-Chief of AVweb. He has been a pilot for 30 years and joined AVweb 22 years ago. He and his wife Marni live in southern British Columbia where they also operate a small winery.

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