Dan Elwell Takes Helm of FAA as Huerta Departs
Elwell brings substantial industry and government aviation experience to his newest role of acting FAA administrator.

FAA deputy administrator Dan Elwell yesterday stepped in as acting administrator when Michael Huerta’s five-year term as the agency's leader concluded on Saturday. Huerta departed following a more than seven-year run with the agency, beginning in June 2010 as deputy administrator, then acting administrator in December 2011 and ultimately as administrator beginning in 2013. Industry leaders praised Huerta’s efforts to build consensus and forward safety during his tenure.


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