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.
“And through it all, our safety mission remains the same,” Whitaker said in a statement to FAA staff. “After all, you have important work that must continue — managing air traffic across the country, making sure aircraft are safe, integrating new entrants, and planning for the future of aerospace.”
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