Top FAA officials pushed to close one of Reagan National Airport's runways following two close calls, multiple sources told CBS News.

Former NBAA COO Chris Rocheleau takes the reins from Michael Whitaker, who resigned from the position weeks ago.

"He's been personally demanding that this guy be gotten rid of, and so, he got it. FAA chief was out on Inauguration Day," the MSNBC anchor states.

The billionaire has clashed with the Federal Aviation Authority on several occasions – and he’s set on taking the skies away from them ...

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, the Ranking Member of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, issued sharp ...

The Friday letter came two days after a midair collision between a Black Hawk helicopter and a commercial airliner near the national’s capitol killed 67.

Elon Musk will now 'plug in' to also commandeer US air traffic control system, says Transportation Secretary - Tesla and ...

On Thursday, January 30, several media outlets drew an association between Elon Musk and Wednesday's plane crash. Their reports claimed that Musk pushed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA ...

Former FAA administrator Michael Whitaker said last year that the FAA seeks qualified candidates from a range of sources who must “meet rigorous qualifications” that vary by position.