by David Ward | Aug 13, 2019
Former Delta Air Lines executive Stephen Dickson was sworn in today as the 18th Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Following the swearing-in ceremony by U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, Dickson said, “I am honored to join the...
by David Ward | Jul 24, 2019
The U.S. Senate voted 52-40 to confirm former Delta Air Lines executive Steven Dickson to a five-year term as administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, putting permanent leadership at the helm of the agency for the first time in more than a year. Dickson...
by Carol Ward | Sep 25, 2018
A bill that would reauthorize spending for the Federal Aviation Administration is nearing finalization with an agreement reached this week by House and Senate Committee leaders. The bipartisan agreement would keep airport funding through the Airport Improvement...
by Rebecca Renner | Jan 8, 2018
Federal Aviation Administration Deputy Administrator Daniel Elwell took over as the agency’s acting administrator on Jan. 7, 2018. He replaced former FAA Administrator Michael Huerta upon the completion of his term. Before he was FAA deputy administrator, Elwell...
by Carol Ward | Jul 20, 2017
Legislation to reauthorize funding for the Federal Aviation Administration appears to be stalled on Capitol Hill as legislators begin wrapping up ahead of the August Congressional recess. According to the American Association of Airport Executives, an FAA...
