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The FAA is facing a major crisis without a leader because Elon Musk pushed him out

The Federal Aviation Administration is facing its first major aviation disaster in 16 years without a leader because Elon Musk helped push him out. Michael Whitaker stepped down as FAA administrator on January 20th,

The Daily Beast on MSN · 11h

FAA Administrator Quit on Jan. 20 After Elon Musk Told Him to Resign

The Federal Aviation Administration’s leader stepped down on Jan. 20, months after Elon Musk demanded that he quit. The move by Michael Whitaker means the FAA has no Senate-confirmed leader for one of the biggest crises in its history because he quit before Donald Trump took office.

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Elon Musk 'pressured' FAA boss to quit one week before Potomac river plane crash

Transportation Secretary and DC's Fire Chief clammed up at a press conference today, dodging inquiries about the existence of an acting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) director following the horrific Potomac river plane crash.

FAA Added More Flights to Reagan Airport

Newsweek on MSN · 4h

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.

USA TODAY on MSN · 4h

Airplane collided with military helicopter near Reagan National Airport, FAA says

An airplane collided with a helicopter while trying to land at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night, officials said.

Deseret News on MSN · 12h

FAA: Passenger jet and Blackhawk helicopter collided by Washington airport. See video

The U.S. Army said the Blackhawk was an Army helicopter, and defense officials told ABC News three soldiers were onboard the aircraft. The FAA closed the airport after the incident. Newly-sworn in Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he was at FAA headquarters and was monitoring the situation.

FAA Lacks Administrator as Agency Probes Air Disaster

The country’s first major air disaster in more than 15 years hit while the Federal Aviation Administration doesn’t have a ...

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Expert puts onus on FAA for American Airlines, helicopter crash: 'Bad management' is 'putting us at risk'

An aviation expert is calling for taking "a bulldozer to the front of the FAA" after the fatal and tragic collision between an American Airlines flight and Army helicopter over D.C.

Elon Musk bumped FAA Chief from post by 10 days before DC plane, helicopter crash

Elon Musk pushed Federal Aviation Administration Chief Michael Whitaker from his post just 10 days before the deadly plane and Black Hawk helicopter crash over Washington, DC. Musk, a close Trump ...

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The FAA Has No Clear Leader During the Worst Air Disaster in 16 Years

The former FAA head tussled with Musk and wanted to fine SpaceX for safety violations. He resigned after Trump won the election and hasn't been replaced.

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Federal Aviation Administration releases statement after aircraft collision near DCA

The FAA released a statement after a military helicopter and American Airlines get crashed into each other over the Potomac ...

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FAA Had Just Started Examining How It Oversees Air-Traffic Safety

The Federal Aviation Administration launched a review of its air-traffic control operation, just weeks before the crash. The ...

Washington Technology14h

SAIC wins $123M FAA IT recompete

Work primarily supports a center that is home to air traffic control training and 7,500 federal employees, which represents ...

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Trump Administration Halts FAA’s DEI Initiatives And Hiring Efforts—What To Know

President Donald Trump’s administration ordered the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to stop its diversity, equity, and ...

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