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.

1 day ago · Michael Whitaker had only been in the role for a year but the SpaceX chief accused him of “harassment.” Hugh Dougherty ...

Dec 12, 2024 · Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Whitaker announced on Thursday that he will step down from his role on Jan. 20, 2025, after just over a year in the position. Whitaker, who was appointed in October 2023, shared the news in an email to staff that was later posted on X.

Dec 12, 2024 · 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...

Dec 12, 2024 · Mike Whitaker says he will step down as head of the Federal Aviation Administration on Jan. 20. It's not unusual for FAA administrators to resign at the change of administration, though some...

Dec 12, 2024 · Federal Aviation Administration chief Michael Whitaker said he will step down on Jan. 20, when President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be inaugurated. Whitaker, who was nominated to the...

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Whitaker announced Thursday he will resign Jan. 20 amid ongoing tensions with SpaceX over regulatory compliance and launch permits.

20 hours ago · Michael Whitaker stepped down as FAA administrator on January 20th, the day of Donald Trump’s inauguration, after clashing with Elon Musk, who’s company SpaceX is regulated by the agency.

Dec 12, 2024 · Federal Aviation Administration chief Mike Whitaker, who has overseen the agency's response to significant safety issues at Boeing since a midair emergency in January, will step down when...

Oct 25, 2023 · The Senate voted 98-0 to approve Michael Whitaker, President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration, Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, ending a span of nearly 19 months in which the agency was without a Senate-confirmed chief.