Daily Memo: FAA’s Whitaker Will Leave Solid Legacy And A Once-Again Politicized Position

Mike Whitaker

Mike Whitaker listens to questions during a conference at the FAA headquarters on May 30, 2024 in Washington, DC.

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The FAA is not considered a fast-moving agency. Some would argue it barely moves at all, even when shoved via congressional mandates or public outcry. Under outgoing Administrator Mike Whitaker, however, things are getting done. The agency’s new drug and alcohol testing rule for FAA-approved repair...
Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

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