The U.S. Senate confirmed Captain Steve Dickson as FAA Administrator yesterday, providing a permanent leader to the post which has been manned by Acting Administrator Dan Elwell since being vacated by former Administrator Michael Huerta in January of 2018. Dickson retired from Delta Airlines in 2018. His last position with the airline was as Senior Vice President of flight … [Read more...] about Former Delta Exec Steve Dickson Confirmed as FAA Administrator
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The Next FAA Administrator – and What that Might Mean for the Drone Industry
News and Commentary. It's the season for politics. The top spot at the FAA - a political appointment - is rumored to be announced soon. FAA veteran Dan Elwell has been Acting Administrator since Administrator Michael Huerta left in January of this year, after serving for 7 years. While Elwell seems to have been well-respected, and was said to be the first choice of … [Read more...] about The Next FAA Administrator – and What that Might Mean for the Drone Industry
