Regulations and Government
Senate Gives Unanimous Approval for Whitaker FAA Nom
Whitaker received wide support from industry and government
Michael Whitaker (Photo: Air Traffic Control Association)
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In a rare show of unanimity, the U.S. Senate on Tuesday voted 98-0 to confirm the nomination of Michael Whitaker to serve as FAA administrator for a five-year term. That vote followed a procedural vote of 94-0 to invoke cloture, or cut off debate, that was held to ensure that the nomination could not get hung up by other issues.

Whitaker steps into a position that has been held on an acting basis by Polly Trottenberg and before that Billy Nolen since April 1, 2022, after the previously confirmed FAA administrator, Steve Dickson, left halfway through his term.

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