IndiGo appoints former US FAA Chief Michael Whitaker as Independent Director

Indigo has appointed the former head of the US aviation agency FAA, Mike Whitaker, as independent director on its board. Indigo's managing director, Rahul Bhatia, stated that Whitaker's extensive experience in international government matters will support the global expansion of Indigo.

The Presidency of the Republic has removed the resume of retired General José Henry Pinto Rodríguez from the official website. He was appointed on April 22 as the new director of Colombia's Civil Aeronautics. The removal of the digital document raised alarms and opened the door to speculation about a possible reversal of his appointment. Pinto's nomination followed the resignation of Sergio París Mendoza. With more than four decades of experienc…

Indigo included Michael Whitekar on board - Archyworldys

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IndiGo appoints former FAA head as new Independent Director

Indian carrier IndiGo has appointed Mike Whitaker, the former head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as an Independent Director on its board.  InterGlobe Aviation, the parent of the country’s largest airline IndiGo, announced the change in an SEC filing on April 24, 2025.   Whitaker has been appointed to his new role for five years and will start once he receives security clearance from the Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA). A…

IndiGo appoints former US FAA Chief Michael Whitaker as Independent Director

IndiGo appoints former US FAA chief Michael Whitaker as an Independent Director, signalling its global expansion plans and ambitions in international aviation.

Former FAA Chief Mike Whitaker to Join IndiGo Board

Skift Take: To get Whitaker onboard just three months after his departure from the FAA is quite the coup from an increasingly bullish IndiGo. -Gordon SmithRead the Complete Story On Skift