FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker noted the powered lift category is the first new aircraft category in nearly 80 years. The aircraft type offers “far-reaching” opportunities, the agency said ...

FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker (center) signs the new Powered Lift SFAR during a ceremony at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Credit: Bill Carey/Aviation Week LAS VEGAS—The FAA on Oct. 22 ...

FAA administrator Michael Whitaker signed the rule during the NBAA BACE show in Las Vegas, with representatives from advanced air mobility companies such as Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation ...

FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker has said the agency is seeking to adopt a more proactive stance toward assessing and mitigating risks.

FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker's background working for an eVTOL company prior to his nomination helped inform the FAA's approach and priority to this SFAR. While this new rule paves the way ...

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Whitaker will testify Wednesday afternoon before the Senate’s Homeland Security investigations subcommittee in a hearing entitled ...

Last month, FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker testified before the Senate regarding Boeing. A memo from the agency highlighted the aircraft manufacturer’s inadequate training for personnel and ...

FAA chief Michael Whitaker: “It’s here today. It is now a final rule” FAA pilots flying BETA Technology’s Alia 250 aircraft.

FAA Administration Michael Whitaker told a Senate panel on Wednesday. It’s part of a broader push to place 55 inspectors on-site at Boeing and its suppliers’ facilities by the end of the year ...

The Federal Aviation Administration issued the final rule for air taxis and other electric-powered aircraft on Tuesday, ...