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Senate Confirms Steve Dickson To Head the FAA

Steve Dickson was confirmed by the Senate to lead the FAA on July 24. Courtesy Delta Air Lines
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Key Takeaways:

  • Steve Dickson, a former Delta Air Lines executive, has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the new FAA Administrator after a contentious process.
  • His confirmation faced opposition due to accusations that Delta retaliated against a safety whistleblower while Dickson was a top executive, which he denied.
  • Dickson's immediate priority will be to oversee the safety review of the Boeing 737 Max airliner and restore public and international confidence in the FAA's regulatory capabilities.
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Steve Dickson, a former executive for Delta Air Lines, has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the next FAA Administrator after a contentious process that included charges that the airline retaliated against a safety whistleblower while Dickson was a top executive at Delta.

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