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Key Takeaways:
NTSB member Michael Graham has been elevated to Vice Chairman, a three-year term designated by President Donald Trump.
Graham, appointed to the NTSB in 2020, is a certified airline transport pilot and has served as the member on scene for high-profile accidents including the East Palestine train derailment.
His promotion occurs amid recent changes at the NTSB, including the dismissal of two other board members by President Trump 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.
