U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao on Friday named the FAA’s Deputy Administrator Daniel K. Elwell to serve as Acting FAA Administrator now that Michael Huerta’s term has ended. Elwell assumed the Deputy role in June 2017. If asked to serve permanently and if approved by the Senate, Elwell’s term would last five years.
Dan Elwell Named Acting FAA Administrator
Key Takeaways:
- Daniel K. Elwell has been named Acting FAA Administrator, succeeding Michael Huerta, whose term ended.
- Elwell possesses extensive aviation experience, including 16 years as an American Airlines pilot, service as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, and previous leadership roles within the FAA and other aviation organizations.
- His elevation led to additional leadership changes within the FAA, with Carl Burleson becoming Acting Deputy Administrator and Tina Amereihm taking on the role of Chief of Staff.
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