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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).
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.
Key Takeaways:
- President Biden is expected to nominate FAA and industry veteran Mike Whitaker as the agency's next administrator on Thursday, September 7.
- Whitaker previously served as the FAA's deputy administrator from 2013-2016, overseeing NextGen ATC modernization, and spent 15 years at United Airlines.
- His nomination comes after the previous nominee, Phil Washington, withdrew due to criticism regarding his lack of direct aviation experience and indirect involvement in a corruption scandal.
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