President Trump appointed Christopher Rocheleau, a 22-year FAA veteran, as acting administrator of the agency.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is in turmoil, with deleterious effects that will extend to the avionics industry.

Musk has publicly clashed with the FAA and its former chief, Michael Whitaker. The Federal Aviation Administration is facing its first major aviation disaster in 16 years without a leader because Elon ...

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, ...

Federal Aviation Administration Chief Michael Whitaker resigned from his position just 10 days before the deadly plane and Black Hawk helicopter crash over Washington, DC, Wednesday. Whitaker ...

Michael Whitaker, who had led the administration since Oct ... “Serving as the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration—with this incredible team—has been the honor of my lifetime,” ...

The plane crash at DCA raised questions about recent leadership changes within the federal agencies charged with regulating air travel.