Will Be Acting FAA Head During Critical Time For Aviation

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) issued the statement below concerning the appointment of Chris Rocheleau to serve as Acting Administrator of the FAA.

President and CEO of GAMA Pete Bunce’s statement:

“As our nation mourns the tragic loss of the passengers and crews of Flight 5342 and PAT 25, GAMA applauds the appointment of Chris Rocheleau to Acting FAA Administrator given his ability to provide the agency with steady and proven leadership. Mr. Rocheleau’s in-depth knowledge of the inner workings of this complex organization, gained through strong administrative experience in several divisions within the FAA, will serve our nation well, particularly as the FAA responds to and supports the NTSB’s midair investigation at Reagan National Airport.

“This is a critical time, when all of aviation is united in a clear focus towards strengthening aviation safety, advancing innovation and upgrading and modernizing the facilities and equipment of the National Airspace System. The trust of, and respect for, Mr. Rocheleau within the FAA and industry will help DOT Secretary Duffy and his team collectively tackle the challenges before us including responding to this week’s tragic accident.

“Additionally, the importance of the NTSB conducting an investigation that is independent and impartial with the goal of providing the aviation industry and U.S. military with recommendations to prevent future accidents, cannot be overstated.  The work of Chair Homendy, Member Inman, other members of the NTSB Board, and their staff, is critical for responding to the tragedy of this week and helping us honor the memory of those who were lost by finding the causes of this accident and improving our national aviation system in the future.”

FMI:  gama.aero/