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Key Takeaways:
Michael Graham has been appointed Vice Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) by President Donald Trump for a three-year term.
Graham is an experienced airline transport pilot with over 10,000 flight hours, previously serving in aviation safety leadership roles and as a member on-scene for high-profile NTSB accident investigations like the East Palestine train derailment.
This designation comes amidst recent changes at the NTSB, including the dismissal of two other members by the Trump administration and the confirmation of a new member.
President Donald Trump made the designation this week, giving Graham a three-year term in the new role. Trump appointed Graham to the NTSB during his first term as president, with Graham officially joining in 2020.
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Zach Vasile is a writer and editor covering news in all aspects of aviation. He has reported for and contributed to the Manchester Journal Inquirer, the Hartford Business Journal, the Charlotte Observer, and the Washington Examiner, with his area of focus being the intersection of business and government policy.