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US President Donald Trump on Thursday appointed
Chris Rocheleau
as the acting administrator of the
Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) following a mid-air collision between a passenger plane and a military helicopter in Washington, D.C.
He will remain in the position until the Senate confirms Trump's nominee for the permanent administrator role and his immediate responsibility will be to oversee the response to the collision.
Rochealau has over two decades of FAA experience, according to US Chamber of Commerce. His most recent role was as chief operating officer at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA).
He has served as the acting associate administrator for aviation safety, chief of staff, assistant administrator for policy, international affairs and environment, and executive director for international affairs during his first stint at FAA. Additionally, he led the FAA's office of emergency operations and investigations.
"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. He has demonstrated excellence at every level in the government, military and aviation industry," Ed Bolen, NBAA CEO and president, said.
Previously, Rocheleau has also served in the US Air Force as an officer and special agent, retiring from service in 2010 at the rank of lieutenant colonel.
He was amongst the initial leadership team of the Transportation Security Administration at its establishment in 2001.
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