Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Michael G. Whitaker, Deputy Administrator
The FAA’s mission is to provide the world’s safest, most efficient aerospace system. Michael Whitaker was appointed to his current position in 2013. Prior to joining FAA, he spent 20 years in the aviation industry. The following is from October 7, 2015, testimony before the Aviation Subcommittee of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on “Ensuring Aviation Safety in the Era of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.” Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss the safe operation of unmanned aircraft. The popularity and variety of unmanned aircraft have increased dramatically in recent years. Many commercial uses are…
