US: Former Delta executive nominated to lead FAA
The White House plans to nominate former Delta Air Lines senior VP of flight operations Steve Dickson to lead the FAA. The nomination comes more than a year since the end of previous FAA administrator Michael Huerta's term, and at a time when the aviation regulator is under scrutiny for its certification of the Boeing 737 Max following 2 fatal crashes. Dickson, if confirmed by the Senate, will replace Daniel Elwell who has been acting administrator since Jan 2018. Dickson oversaw safety and operational performance at Delta prior to his retirement in October 2018. He is also a licensed pilot most recently certified on the Boeing 757 and 767. Dickson will serve a 5-year term as FAA administrator if he is confirmed. <br/>
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US: Former Delta executive nominated to lead FAA
The White House plans to nominate former Delta Air Lines senior VP of flight operations Steve Dickson to lead the FAA. The nomination comes more than a year since the end of previous FAA administrator Michael Huerta's term, and at a time when the aviation regulator is under scrutiny for its certification of the Boeing 737 Max following 2 fatal crashes. Dickson, if confirmed by the Senate, will replace Daniel Elwell who has been acting administrator since Jan 2018. Dickson oversaw safety and operational performance at Delta prior to his retirement in October 2018. He is also a licensed pilot most recently certified on the Boeing 757 and 767. Dickson will serve a 5-year term as FAA administrator if he is confirmed. <br/>
