Requiring more aviation organizations to implement a proactive approach to managing safety will prevent accidents and save lives.

The FAA is taking action to mitigate risks from controller fatigue. I will immediately implement longer rest periods for controllers between shifts based on recommendations from a panel on ATC fatigue. Read my full statement and the report at faa.gov/newsroom/state….

Hiring new controllers is one of our major priorities. We are encouraging anyone interested in a new challenge to take a shot at this exciting and rewarding safety career. Find out if you meet the qualifications at faa.gov/be-atc.

Drone pilots: The FAA has flight restrictions in place around the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Do not interfere with rescue operations. If you fly, emergency response operations cannot. bit.ly/3PEpqmt #NoDroneZone

My message to the flying public: Flying is still the safest way to travel. We are working vigilantly to make sure it stays that way.

General aviation is an important part of our system. I talked to FAA Safety Briefing 🛩️🪂🚁 about the FAA’s plans to encourage a robust GA ecosystem and how safety will always be my principal focus.

A safe National Airspace System begins and ends on the airport surface. Providing air traffic controllers with tools such as Approach Runway Verification will improve their situational awareness of the airport surface which is paramount to improving safety.

The FAA is investing in the aviation workforce of the future. We look forward to helping develop the next generation of pilots and aviation maintenance technicians. bit.ly/49YB3MH

Save the date! Our next hiring window for air traffic controllers opens April 19. Learn more about this rewarding career at faa.gov/be-atc.

Yesterday I met with The Boeing Company President & CEO Dave Calhoun and his senior leadership team. My message was clear: Boeing must commit to real and profound improvements. We will hold them accountable every step of the way. bit.ly/49ot77d

The new and exciting challenges facing the aviation industry calls for diverse skill sets and perspectives that will make us a safer and stronger workforce. We invite you to register today to join us on Feb 27. bit.ly/48eNl2d #HBCUAviationDay

As we increase the number of [space flight participants], the level of safety needs to meet the mission. In fact the public will demand you meet this mission. The good news is this is entirely in your control.' - FAA Administrator, Mike Whitaker at #CST2024

'Let me be clear: The FAA has zero tolerance for unruly behavior.' - FAA Mike Whitaker. Unruly passengers who put others at risk aboard an aircraft could end up with $37K or more in fines or jail time. Learn more at faa.gov/unruly. Tom Costello TODAY Sara Nelson

Hiring more air traffic controllers is a priority. We need more entry points for candidates, and this enhanced training program is an additional avenue to get controllers into facilities sooner.

I met with airline CEOs today to discuss the current state of the U.S. aviation system and find ways to continuously improve safety.

Meeting read out: faa.gov/newsroom/read-…

I spoke to Squawk Box about our oversight of Boeing. Safety will continue to drive decisions around the MAX-9. Part of that is adding more inspectors to make sure those airplanes are being produced safely.

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Today FAA Mike Whitaker testifies before the U.S. Committee on House Transportation & Infrastructure about the state of American aviation and the FAA. Watch live at youtube.com/watch?v=vjUgcg….

“We’re looking at the production system from nose to tail, wingtip to wingtip,” says FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker. “All we want is for Boeing to make safe airplanes and then they can produce as many as they can produce.”

The FAA works with law enforcement agencies to pursue penalties against people who deliberately aim a laser at an aircraft. This dangerous crime puts lives at risk. If you witness someone shining a laser at an aircraft, report it to local authorities and the FAA.