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 safety executive and former pilot, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the newest member of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
His appointment fills a controversial vacancy created by President Trump's removal of NTSB vice chair Alvin Brown, a Biden appointee, leading to a party-line Senate vote and a lawsuit from Brown.
DeLeeuw's extensive aviation background, including military service and his role as managing director of safety at American, garnered support from numerous aviation industry groups.
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.
