Billy Nolen, the current FAA safety chief, has been named acting FAA administrator, effective Friday, succeeding Steve Dickson who retires on Thursday.
Bradley Mims, the FAA's deputy administrator, will take on an expanded role to assist Nolen during this interim period.
Nolen, an experienced aviation safety professional and former airline captain, aims to reduce helicopter accident rates over the next five years by leveraging increased data and data analytics.
His appointment has been positively received by industry leaders, including U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen, who commend his expertise and commitment to safety.
The FAA has named Billy Nolen, current FAA safety chief, to serve as acting FAA administrator effective Friday.
Steve Dickson, the current FAA administrator, will retire Thursday. Bradley Mims, the FAA’s deputy administrator, will take on an expanded role to assist Nolen during the interim period.
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