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 ...
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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 ...
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.
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 ...
FAA officials weighed closing D.C. airport runway after close calls, sources say
Top FAA officials pushed to close one of Reagan National Airport's runways following two close calls, multiple sources told CBS News.
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 ...
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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 ...
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New FAA Administrator Fills Void After Deadly Plane Crash
Former NBAA COO Chris Rocheleau takes the reins from Michael Whitaker, who resigned from the position weeks ago.
How Americans ended up without an FAA administrator as Trump came into office
Rachel Maddow tells the story of how the former FAA administrator, Michael Whitaker, fell afoul of Elon Musk and was driven ...
Trump takes executive action on aviation DEI, appointing FAA lead in wake of plane crash
President Trump on Thursday signed a memorandum to end diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices in the aviation sector ...
Trump attacks Biden, Buttigieg, Obama after DC plane crash, says FAA hired unqualified workers: ‘I put safety first’
Trump used a White House briefing about Wednesday night’s deadly collision between a passenger jet and a military helicopter ...
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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 ...