President Joe Biden officially nominated former FAA deputy administrator Michael Whitaker as the agency's top official Thursday. [Credit: Chris Rose/ AOPA]
Key Takeaways:
President Biden nominated Michael Whitaker, a veteran with over 30 years of aviation management experience, as the new FAA Administrator, filling a vacancy that has existed since March 2022.
Whitaker's extensive background includes serving as a former FAA Deputy Administrator, COO of an advanced air mobility company, CEO of a major airline group, and management roles at United Airlines, along with being a private pilot.
The aviation community, including major industry associations, widely supports Whitaker's nomination, highlighting his deep aviation knowledge and experience as crucial for the FAA's future challenges and advancements.
That was the reaction of many throughout the aviation community Thursday when President Joe Biden officially nominated the former FAA deputy administrator with more than 30 years of aviation management experience as the agency’s top official.
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