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, 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, with the Senate vote split along party lines.
DeLeeuw's extensive background as a military and commercial pilot, combined with his safety management experience, garnered support from numerous major 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.
