The FAA is currently experiencing a leadership vacuum for the first time in 16 years following Michael Whitaker's resignation, which he announced after clashes with Elon Musk over regulations affecting SpaceX. Musk's push for Whitaker's ousting came after the agency fined SpaceX for launch deviations. This vacuum has intensified with the recent collision of an Army helicopter and an American Airlines jet, raising concerns over the FAA's oversight. The situation further underscores Musk's political clout and the ongoing transformation at the agency amid regulatory scrutiny.
Musk publicly called on Whitaker to resign after the FAA fined SpaceX for failing to get approval for launch changes, highlighting Musk's influence.
The power vacuum at the FAA becomes evident following the Army helicopter incident, especially with no clear leadership after Whitaker's resignation.
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