Senate approves Bryan Bedford to lead FAA despite pilot training rule criticism
The US Senate has approved US President Donald Trump’s choice, Bryan Bedford, to lead the Federal Aviation Administration…
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President Trump’s nominee for FAA Administrator set to face Senate grilling
President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been invited to attend a nomination…
Leadership change: IndiGo names former FAA head as new Independent Director
Indian carrier IndiGo has appointed Mike Whitaker, the former head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as an…
Musk’s DOGE team not involved in Starlink terminal decisions, FAA Head clarifies
Acting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Christopher Rocheleau has clarified that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led…
FAA head Mike Whitaker says ‘enhanced oversight’ of Boeing is ‘here to stay’
Almost a year since a door plug separated from an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9, the head of…
FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker to bow out on Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day
Federal Aviation Administrator (FAA) Administrator Mike Whitaker has announced his intention to step down as the agency’s head…
FAA chief says Boeing 737 MAX production not resumed since strike: Reuters
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reported that production of Boeing’s 737 MAX jet has…
US Senator demands FAA analyses potential deficiencies in oversight of Boeing
United States (US) Senator Maria Cantwell has written to the head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to…
FAA to continue holding Boeing accountable for safety and quality fixes
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that it will continue to hold Boeing accountable after reviewing the company’s…
FAA head says Boeing faces ‘long road’ ahead as key safety deadline approaches
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Mike Whitaker, has said that Boeing faces a “long road”…
Senator questions why pilots were unaware of 737-9 cockpit door blowout feature
United States (US) Senator and pilot Tammy Duckworth has written to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to ask…
FAA chief says factory visit shows Boeing’s focus on production over safety
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) chief Michael Whitaker has spoken of a recent visit to Boeing’s facilities in which…
POTUS plan to curb private jet ‘funding loophole’ will ‘harm’ business aviation
The United States (US) President Joe Biden has set out his proposed ‘Budget for Fiscal Year 2025’ following…
Pressure builds on Boeing as DoJ investigates, FAA demands plan within 90 days
Pressure is building on Boeing following the Alaska Airlines plug door blowout, after the US Justice Department (DoJ)…
Boeing 777-X among large aircraft affected by FAA’s new carbon reduction rule
The yet to be certified Boeing 777-X is just one of the aircraft that will have to abide…
Michael Whitaker confirmed as new FAA head following unanimous US Senate vote
Michael Whitaker was confirmed as the new head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) after United States (US)…
FAA key leader to step down in summer 2023, leaving a vacancy
The acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Billy Nolen announced his decision to step down from…
Biden’s nominee to head FAA exits campaign amid criticism
Phil Washington, the current chief executive officer (CEO) of Denver International Airport (DEN) in the United States, decided…