FAA行政长官Michael Whitaker辞职,离开机构,面对安全和现代化的挑战。 FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker resigns, leaving agency to face safety and modernization challenges.

美国联邦航空局局长迈克尔·惠特克(Michael Whitaker)将于1月20日辞职, FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker will resign on January 20th, leaving the agency without a permanent leader. 惠特克(Whitaker)于10月得到证实, 在近乎灾难性的事件后, 对波音实行更严格的监督。 Whitaker, who was confirmed in October, implemented stricter oversight of Boeing after a near-catastrophic incident. 马克·豪斯将成为代理副行政官 Mark House will become acting deputy administrator. 联邦航空局面临挑战,包括波音737Max撞车事件和这一流行病。 The FAA has faced challenges including Boeing 737 Max crashes and the pandemic. 新领导层将需要解决当前的安全问题,并使空中交通管制现代化。 The new leadership will need to address ongoing safety issues and modernize air traffic control.