Senate votes 98-0 to confirm Joe Biden’s nominee to run the Federal Aviation Administration

The US Senate has unanimously approved president Joe Biden’s nominee, Michael Whitaker, to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Whitaker, a former deputy FAA administrator, will take over an agency facing challenges such as close calls between planes, a shortage of air traffic controllers, and outdated technology. Whitaker’s priorities will include building a strong safety culture, attracting new talent, and keeping pace with technology transformation.