FAA Chief To Step Down When Trump Takes Office

On Thursday, December 12th, 2024, it was announced that Mike Whitaker, the administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), would be resigning in January after President-elect Donald Trump takes office, opening up the opportunity for the incoming chief executive to nominate someone new for the role. Whitaker had served in this capacity for a little over a year, having been tapped for the role by President Biden back in October 2023.