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.
FAA Added More Flights to Reagan Airport Despite Collision Warnings
Before the additional flights were approved, a senator warned that the increase could heighten the risk of collisions.
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 ...
What to know about New York's crowded skies, understaffed air traffic control in wake of plane crash
Large volumes pose challenges to air traffic control, which has faced severe staffing shortages for years, according to ...
The Feud Between Elon Musk and Former FAA Boss Mike Whitaker
That’s a big accusation for what stems from a relatively small kerfuffle.
Trump Names Acting FAA Administrator After Fatal Collision
Mike Whitaker, unanimously confirmed as the FAA administrator in October 2023, stepped down early from his five-year term on ...
Oklahoma lawmaker shocked by Washington, D.C., tragedy, could lead to FAA improvements
An Oklahoma lawmaker with a lot of experience with the military and aviation said there are opportunities for improvement ...
Air traffic controller was doing the job of two people during crash, FAA says
The air traffic controller working at the time of the deadly plane-helicopter crash in Washington was doing the work of two ...
Airplane near-misses remain high as overworked, burnt-out air controllers struggle to cover staffing shortages
The deadly air collision that killed 67 people in Washington, DC Wednesday night came amid an air traffic control staffing ...
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Trump Names Acting FAA Administrator in Wake of Fatal Collision
President Donald Trump on Thursday named Chris Rocheleau, a National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) executive and ...
Trump, without evidence, appears to blame FAA diversity initiatives as factor in helicopter-plane collision
Donald Trump appeared to place blame on DEI initiatives at the Federal Aviation Administration while speaking on the tragic plane crash in Washington, D.C.