President Trump appointed Chris Rocheleau as the acting head of the FAA, addressing the aftermath of a tragic collision between an American Airlines plane and an Army Black Hawk helicopter. Rocheleau, a seasoned FAA official with two decades of experience, takes over from Michael Whitaker, who resigned amid criticism from Elon Musk. The incident, which sent both aircraft into the Potomac River, involved several notable passengers, including figure skaters. NBAA's president praised Rocheleau's leadership skills as vital for the FAA during this critical time.
Rocheleau has more than two decades of experience working for the FAA, serving in multiple roles, including acting associate administrator for aviation safety; chief of staff; assistant administrator for policy, international affairs, and environment.
Chris is an outstanding leader who will be good for the FAA, good for aviation, and good for the country, especially at this challenging time, said NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen.
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