The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) announced its support for the nomination of Michael Whitaker to be the next administrator for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
“Mr. Whitaker is a widely respected leader in the aviation industry who can effectively bring his variety of experiences to bear in this position,” said Greg Pecoraro, NASAO President and CEO. “He is an attorney, a former executive in the airline industry, and a former deputy administrator at the FAA, as well as a certificated pilot. Today, he is a leader at a company engaged in the advanced air mobility sector with a keen understanding of what is needed to bring this new and exciting sector to fruition. These experiences, combined with his demonstrated leadership and management skills should make him an effective leader for the FAA at a critical moment for our nation’s airports, airlines, and aviation-related businesses.”
Michael G. Whitaker is currently the chief operating officer of Supernal, a Hyundai Motor Group company designing an electric advanced air mobility (AAM) vehicle. In this role, Whitaker overseas all commercial and key business operations. Previously, Whitaker served as FAA Deputy Administrator from 2013–2016. There, he brought industry and government together to drive the transition of the nation’s air traffic control system from radar to a satellite-enabled surveillance technology (ABS-B).
NASAO sent a letter of support to the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. View the full letter here.
