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Mike Whitaker COO of Supernal
Supernal's chief operating officer Mike Whitaker has been nominated to serve as the next FAA administrator. (Image: AIN)

White House Picks Supernal Exec Mike Whitaker To Lead FAA

U.S. President Joe Biden announced last Thursday that he plans to nominate Mike Whitaker to serve as the FAA’s next administrator. Whitaker is currently the chief operating officer at Supernal, a Hyundai Motor Company developing an eVTOL air taxi. 

In his three and a half years with Supernal, Whitaker has also been chief commercial officer and global head of policy. He served as deputy FAA administrator under the Obama Administration from 2013 to 2016.