FAA Acting Administrator Chris Rocheleau emphasized the agency’s commitment to balancing innovation with safety during a keynote fireside chat at the AUVSI XPONENTIAL conference, addressing critical updates on drone regulations, airspace modernization, and counter-UAS strategies. Rocheleau, a seasoned aviation leader who played a pivotal role in establishing the Transportation … [Read more...] about FAA Acting Administrator Chris Rocheleau Discusses Regulatory Priorities at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2025
Chris Rocheleau
Chris Rocheleau Appointed as Acting FAA Administrator
Agency Faces Leadership Transition Amid Recent Aviation Tragedy President Trump has appointed Chris Rocheleau as Acting Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), following the resignation of Mike Whitaker on January 20, 2025. Whitaker stepped down upon President Donald Trump's inauguration, creating a leadership vacancy at a critical time for the agency. The … [Read more...] about Chris Rocheleau Appointed as Acting FAA Administrator
