The Contentious History Between Elon Musk and Former FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker
While that office may be ready to go to work, the FAA itself is not fully on the job. That’s because it’s without an administrator. Michael Whitaker, who had led the administration since Oct., 2023, stepped down earlier this month,
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FAA Leader Quit Before D.C. Plane Crash—Thanks to Elon Musk
The world’s richest man apparently thought it was a good idea to bully the Federal Aviation Administration chief out of his job.
FAA Administrator Quit on Jan. 20 After Elon Musk Told Him to Resign
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 one of the biggest crises in its history because he quit before Donald Trump took office.
FAA Chief Role Remains Vacant Amid Horrific Plane Crash After Elon Musk Pressured Previous Leader to Resign
The leader of the Federal Aviation Administration stepped down from his position mere months after billionaire Elon Musk demanded that he do so, meaning that the FAA is missing a chief in the aftermath of the worst aviation disaster in the US in years.
Last FAA Chief Quit Following Pressure From Elon Musk
Mike Whitaker, the previous FAA administrator, stepped down on Inauguration Day after just over a year on the job. He’d repeatedly clashed with Elon Musk — now in charge of a group tasked with slashing the government’s headcount by President Donald Trump — over safety issues at his space company,
The FAA is facing a major crisis without a leader because Elon Musk pushed him out
The Federal Aviation Administration is facing its first major aviation disaster in 16 years without a leader because Elon Musk helped push him out. Michael Whitaker stepped down as FAA administrator on January 20th,
What Happened To the FAA Chief? FAA Boss Quits After Feud with Elon Musk
Michael Whitaker, the head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), officially stepped down on January 20, leaving the agency without a Senate-confirmed leader at a crucial time. His resignation came
Trump appoints new FAA administrator after vacancy during deadly plane crash. Here's what to know
President Trump appointed Christopher Rocheleau, a 22-year FAA veteran, as acting administrator of the agency.
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Trump Is Now Blaming People With Disabilities for D.C. Plane Crash
The D.C. fire chief has said that recovery is now underway, as bodies are pulled out of the Potomac River. With many of Trump ...
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Trump names acting FAA head after fatal air collision
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Macon murder suspect wants case tossed, says he was threatened by victim. Judge disagrees
Quindray Threatt, who was indicted in March 2022 for charges of malice murder, felony murder and aggravated assault, tried to argue that he justifiably shot Michael Whitaker in February 2020.
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Chris Rocheleau Appointed as Acting FAA Administrator
Chris Rocheleau has been appointed Acting FAA Administrator amid leadership instability and regulatory challenges.
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The Enfield Police Department says Michael Whitaker Jr. has an outstanding arrest warrant for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. If you know where Whitaker is, police ask that you call them at ...
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Boeing shares updates on safety plan 1 year after door plug incident
Reflecting on Boeing's progress one year later, FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker said in a blog post that the company is "working to make progress executing its comprehensive plan in the areas ...
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FAA was left rudderless after former chief quit post 10 days before DC plane, helicopter crash
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.