Former agency second-in-command Michael Whitaker has had a smooth path to confirmation, but will take over the FAA at a turbulent time.

Michael Whitaker announced Thursday he will step down as head of the Federal Aviation Administration on Jan. 20 after just over a year in a job.

President Joe Biden intends to nominate Michael Whitaker as administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, the White House announced Thursday.

Former Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford has been confirmed as the new administrator of the FAA. The U.S. Senate confirmed ...

The Senate Commerce Committee voted to advance the nomination of Michael Whitaker to head the FAA, at a time when aviation experts say the U.S. air travel system shows mounting signs of stress.

FAA administrator Michael Whitaker will resign on President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration Jan. 20, according to a letter he sent to the FAA workforce.

Federal Aviation Administration chief Mike Whitaker will step down when President-elect Donald Trump takes office, following Elon Musk's calls for Whitaker's resignation.

The Federal Aviation Administration’s leader stepped down on Jan. 20, months after Elon Musk demanded that he quit. The move by Michael Whitaker means the FAA has no Senate-confirmed leader for ...

Elon Musk pushed Federal Aviation Administration Chief Michael Whitaker from his post just 10 days before the deadly plane and Black Hawk helicopter crash over Washington, DC.

Bryan Bedford has been confirmed as the next permanent administrator of the FAA. He was confirmed on a near party-line vote ...

FAA administrator Michael Whitaker will resign on President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration Jan. 20, according to a letter he sent to the FAA workforce.

Michael Whitaker, head of the Federal Aviation Administration, said he will step down from his post Jan. 20, the latest high-profile official to announce his departure ahead of the incoming Trump ...