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  • 2024-12-12

    FAA chief resigns, opening another spot for a Trump pick

    Mike Whitaker’s resignation comes at a time of turmoil for the agency, which is facing air traffic controller shortages and aging equipment. By Oriana Pawlyk 12/12/2024 09:07 AM EST The head of the Federal Aviation Administration is resigning in January, leaving the aviation safety agency without a confirmed chief in the middle of a major probe

  • Biden nominates a former Obama official to run the Federal Aviation Administration

    By  DAVID KOENIGThe Associated Press President Joe Biden on Thursday nominated a former Obama administration official to lead the Federal Aviation Administration after his first choice withdrew in March after running into opposition from Republican senators. The White House said Biden nominated Michael G. Whitaker, a former deputy administrator at the FAA. He is currently

  • FAA chief must be a watchdog independent from industry

    By  Justin T. Green Special to The Times The Federal Aviation Administration — a crucial part of ensuring passenger safety in our country — has been without a permanent leader for more than a year. Meanwhile, there have been repeated near collisions between airliners, and aviation disasters have only been narrowly averted. These close calls
  • 2020-12-01

    Administrator’s Fact Book

    The FAA Administrator's Fact Book (December 2020) is an official reference document compiled by the FAA Office of Communications outlining the agency's core mission and vision. The FAA's mission is to provide the safest and most efficient aerospace system in the world, while its vision emphasizes advancing safety, efficiency, environmental responsibility, and global leadership with accountability to the American public. This document serves as a foundational overview of FAA priorities, which directly inform federal aviation and noise policies affecting airports such as Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.