Christopher Joseph Rocheleau is an American government official serving as the acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) since January 30, 2025. Early life and military career.

Jan 30, 2025 · Chris Rocheleau was named Acting FAA Administrator in January 2025. He is responsible for leading the safe and efficient operation of the largest aerospace system in the world.

Jan 30, 2025 · President Trump moved Thursday, appointing Christopher Rocheleau, a 22-year FAA veteran, as acting administrator of the agency. Mr. Trump described Rocheleau as "highly respected."

Jan 30, 2025 · President Trump on Thursday named Chris Rocheleau as acting administrator for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) after a fatal plane crash near Washington, D.C.. The big picture: Rocheleau worked at the FAA for more than two decades and most recently served as an executive at a professional aviation association.He'll be tasked with handling the immediate response to the collision.

Jan 31, 2025 · Chris Rocheleau, Trump’s pick for acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration, has been a longtime agency official and has acknowledged the need to address global warming

Jan 31, 2025 · New acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau fills the vacancy left by Mike Whitaker, who stepped down early when Trump took office on Jan. 20.

Jan 30, 2025 · President Trump announced Rocheleau’s appointment during a White House press briefing today. Rocheleau will serve as acting FAA administrator until Trump’s selected nominee is confirmed by the Senate as the next permanent administrator.

Jan 31, 2025 · The former acting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Billy Nolen said during an interview that President Trump made an “excellent choice” in choosing Christopher Rocheleau as ...

Jan 30, 2025 · In response, Trump said he was tapping Chris Rocheleau, a top executive for an aviation business association, to be acting FAA administrator.

Jan 23, 2025 · Chris Rocheleau, a 22-year FAA veteran who most recently was NBAA’s COO, has returned to the agency as FAA deputy administrator, according to multiple sources.