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

Musk has publicly clashed with the FAA and its former chief, Michael Whitaker. The Federal Aviation Administration is facing its first major aviation disaster in 16 years without a leader because Elon Musk helped push him out.

Time · 1h

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 administrator. Michael Whitaker, who had led the administration since Oct., 2023, stepped down earlier this month,

Hosted on MSN · 3h

FAA Got Rid of Its Leader Before D.C. Plane Crash—Thanks to Elon Musk

The administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, Michael Whitaker, resigned from his position on January 20 after repeated demands from Elon Musk that he quit, leaving the agency without a Senate–confirmed leader during a major crisis in the wake of the D.

The Daily Beast on MSN · 15h

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.

Trump appoints acting FAA commissioner

Hosted on MSN · 37m

Trump names acting FAA administrator after fatal collision

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he had appointed a former senior aviation official as the acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration, a day after the deadliest U.S. air disaster in more than 20 years.

ABC · 47m

Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump announces new FAA acting commissioner

President Donald Trump has begun his second administration with a series of controversial moves and decisions.

The Hill on MSN · 3h

Trump appoints acting FAA commissioner after plane collision

President Trump announced Thursday he would appoint an acting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) administrator in the wake of the midair crash between a passenger plane and an Army helicopter near Washington,

FAA issues ground stop at Reagan National Airport

Hosted on MSN · 15h

FAA: Passenger jet with 64 aboard and Army helicopter collide near Washington D.C.

The Federal Aviation Administration said a passenger jet and a Blackhawk helicopter collided midair as the plane was on the approach to Reagan National Airport just outside of Washington D.C. on Wednesday evening.

USA TODAY on MSN · 16h

Airplane collided with helicopter near Reagan National Airport, FAA says

A small aircraft crashed in the Potomac River near the vicinity of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night, authorities said.

CNN · 17h

FAA issues ground stop at Reagan National Airport after plane crashes in Potomac River

The Federal Aviation Administration has grounded flights at Reagan National Airport after a plane has crashed into the Potomac River outside of Washington, DC.

Trump suggests FAA diversity hiring responsible for Washington plane crash

The FAA is actively recruiting workers who suffer severe intellectual disabilities, psychiatric problems, and other mental ...

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Trump, without citing evidence, appears to blame FAA diversity initiatives as factor in helicopter-plane collision

President Donald Trump on Thursday claimed, without citing evidence, that diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives for air ...

2hon MSN

Trump criticizes FAA diversity efforts after deadly plane crash, even as he says he doesn't know the cause yet

Trump said he didn't know what caused the crash, but said "we have some very strong opinions and ideas." ...

D.C. Plane Crash Live Updates: Trump Criticizes FAA’s DEI Hiring Policies And Suggests, Without Evidence, They Could Be To Blame

The collision involved a Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet operated by PSA Airlines and a military Black Hawk helicopter.

What we know about the passenger plane collision near Washington, DC

Officials believe there are no survivors after a passenger plane on approach to Reagan National Airport near Washington, DC, ...

8hon MSN

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.

What we know so far about Washington DC plane crash

At least 30 bodies have been pulled from the crash scene in the Washington DC area after a passenger plane collided in ...

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Washington Reagan National Airport closed til 5 a.m. Friday after midair collision, Federal Aviation Administration says

Washington Reagan National Airport closed til 5 a.m. Friday after midair collision, Federal Aviation Administration says.

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