FAA Chief to Resign on Trump’s Inauguration Day
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The FAA chief is not planning to serve under Trump's second term. In a note to staff, he didn't say why he was resigning.
FAA chief Mike Whitaker said Thursday he would resign on January 20, 2025, which is when President-elect Donald Trump will be inaugurated.
Whitaker did not say why he was resigning. Originally, his five-year term was supposed to end in 2028.
In a statement sent to FAA staff, Whitaker emphasized the need for continuing increased oversight on Boeing and improving the National Airspace System.
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