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Key Takeaways:
Michael Graham has been elevated to the position of Vice Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for a three-year term, appointed by President Donald Trump.
Graham, who joined the NTSB in 2020, has served as the member on scene for several high-profile accidents, including the East Palestine train derailment and the Wings Over Dallas midair collision.
He brings significant aviation expertise to the role, being a certified airline transport pilot with over 10,000 flight hours and having held leadership positions in flight operations safety prior to his NTSB appointment.
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.
