Michael Whitaker Confirmed as FAA Head Amidst Safety and Staffing Concerns
On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved President Joe Biden‘s nominee, Michael Whitaker, to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).…
U.S. Senate Committee Unanimously Approves FAA Nominee Michael Whitaker
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has unanimously approved President Biden’s nominee to lead the Federal Aviation…
FAA Chief Aims to Streamline Aircraft Certification While Ensuring Safety
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Mike Whitaker, announced his intention to streamline the aircraft certification process. This…
FAA Head Notes Boeing’s Delayed 737 MAX Production Post-Strike
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Mike Whitaker, stated that Boeing has not yet resumed producing 737 MAX…
FAA Ramps Up Boeing Oversight Post-Strike
On November 7, 2024, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced plans to intensify its oversight of Boeing as the company…
FAA Administrator’s Congressional Testimony on Boeing’s Quality Control
On September 24, 2024, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Mike Whitaker is scheduled to testify before the House of…
Aviation Watchdogs Join Forces: FAA and EASA Pledge Stronger Collaboration on Aircraft Certification
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) announced a strengthened…
Alarms Over Omission: Senator Raises Concerns About Undisclosed 737-9 Feature
Senator Tammy Duckworth, a Democrat from Illinois and the Chair of the Senate’s Aviation Safety, Operations, and Innovation Subcommittee, has…
Leadership Shakeup at Boeing As 737 MAX Program Chief Departs
Boeing has replaced Ed Clark as the head of its troubled 737 MAX program, effective immediately, following the mid-air panel…
FAA Chief Heads to Seattle for Boeing Discussions Next Week
The head of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Michael Whitaker, is set to visit Seattle early next week to…