National Transportation Safety Board team members survey the wreckage recovered from the Bell 206 L-4 helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River on April 10 near New York City. [Credit: NTSB]
Key Takeaways:
John DeLeeuw, an American Airlines executive and former military and commercial pilot, has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the newest member of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
Nominated by President Donald Trump, DeLeeuw's confirmation fills a vacancy left by the controversial removal of NTSB Vice Chair Alvin Brown, a Democrat appointed by former President Joe Biden.
DeLeeuw's appointment was supported by various major aviation industry groups, including American Airlines, Boeing, and pilot associations, and he will serve the remainder of Brown's term, ending December 31.
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.
