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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 administrator. Michael Whitaker, who had led the administration since Oct., 2023, stepped down earlier this month,

The Verge on MSN · 15h

The FAA is facing a major crisis without a leader because Elon Musk pushed him out

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 Musk helped push him out.

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The New Republic on MSN · 15h

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 job.

FAA, Trump

CBS News on MSN · 13h

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.

MSNBC · 5h

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 from his position upon Donald Trump taking office. With Trump's negligence toward assembling a competent government,

Dronelife · 12h

Chris Rocheleau Appointed as Acting FAA Administrator

Chris Rocheleau has been appointed Acting FAA Administrator amid leadership instability and regulatory challenges.

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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 ...

Spectrum News NY112h

Trump names acting FAA head after fatal air collision

WASHINGTON — Following a devastating midair collision between a commercial airplane and military helicopter that killed 67 ...

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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 ...

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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 Has No Clear Leader During the Worst Air Disaster in 16 Years

The former FAA head tussled with Musk and wanted to fine SpaceX for safety violations. He resigned after Trump won the election and hasn't been replaced.

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Who is Michael Whitaker? Trump Admin Reveals Biden's FAA Authorized Drones to Fly Over NJ For 'Research'

"This was not the enemy," press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, attributing the statement to President Donald Trump.

Raw Story on MSN20h

Trump reportedly drove out key aviation safety officials before crash — because of Musk

President Donald Trump fired or pushed out some of the relevant officials who would otherwise be responsible for looking into ...

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