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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Whitaker announced Thursday he will resign Jan. 20 amid ongoing tensions with SpaceX over regulatory compliance and launch permits.

The choice, Michael Whitaker, was hailed as a true aviation expert. His resume portrayed a wide range of industry experience, including as an FAA deputy administrator and an airline executive.