"White House Set to Appoint New FAA Leader"

The White House is expected to nominate Mike Whitaker, a veteran regulator and former executive at United Airlines, as the next leader of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Whitaker's nomination comes at a time of significant strain on air travel, and he will need to convince senators of his skills to guide the agency through these challenges. The confirmation is not assured, as Biden's previous pick for the job withdrew due to lack of support. If confirmed, Whitaker will have to address issues such as flight delays, near-misses, and the reauthorization of the FAA. He will also need to ensure aviation safety, particularly in light of the questions surrounding the FAA's oversight of the Boeing 737 MAX certification. Whitaker's experience includes serving as the FAA's deputy administrator and leading the agency's air traffic control modernization effort.