AOPA Applauds Appointment of Chris Rocheleau as Acting FAA Administrator

“Chris is very capable and brings a commonsense approach to solving issues. He understands all sectors of aviation and will provide strong leadership needed at the FAA," said AOPA President and CEO Darren Pleasance.

Prior to Rocheleau’s appointment he served as the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA) Chief Operating Officer.

"He is also a veteran of the FAA where he served in multiple senior roles and retired from the Unites States Air Force Reserve as a lieutenant colonel. Given the midair collision last night near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport between an Army helicopter and a commercial passenger regional jet, this appointment is timely and I feel confident that the agency will respond appropriately after the NTSB provides its findings," said Pleasance.