About Michael Whitaker
Born 1961. Michael Whitaker is an American businessperson and lawyer.
Education Whitaker studied at the University of Louisville in Kentucky from 1979 to 1982 and from 1983 to 1984, with one year study-abroad at the Universite de Montpellier in France from 1982 to 1983. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in political science and French from the University of Louisville in 1984.
Career Whitaker began his aviation career as a litigator, then as assistant general counsel of international and regulatory affairs at Trans World Airlines (TWA). On October 24, 2023, the United States Senate confirmed his nomination by a 98–0 vote. On January 20, 2025, he resigned as FAA administrator after announcing his intention to resign in December 2024.
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Who is Michael Whitaker?
American lawyer (born 1961)
When was Michael Whitaker born?
Michael Whitaker was born on 21 June 1961.
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Michael Whitaker is a businessperson and lawyer.
What nationality is Michael Whitaker?
Michael Whitaker is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Michael Whitaker (government official)
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