NATA Recognizes FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker

“Michael Whitaker’s focus on U.S. aviation leadership and dedication to collaboration between the Agency and aviation community allowed for much progress in a short period of time. As Administrator, Whitaker prioritized industry input in advancing technologies, fostering safety, and developing the aviation workforce, including considerations for operators in the drafting of the SMS rule for part 135 operations, the timely release of the final SFAR for the safe integration of AAM into the NAS, and work to modernize the approach to mental health in the aviation industry,” stated NATA President and CEO Curt Castagna.

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FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker to Keynote 2024 NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced that Michael Whitaker, administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), will be a featured speaker for the Opening Keynote Session on Oct. 22 at the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas.

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NBAA and NATA Applaud Senate Confirmation of Mike Whitaker to Lead FAA

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) hailed the vote by the full U.S. Senate to confirm Michael Whitaker as the next permanent administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

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NBAA Welcomes Senate Committee Approval of Michael Whitaker as Next FAA Administrator

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed the vote by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation to move the nomination of Michael Whitaker as the next permanent administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to the Senate floor.

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