Regulations and Government
DOT Realigns Leadership with Trottenberg at FAA Helm
DOT COO and Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg is stepping in to replace Billy Nolen as acting FAA administrator, one of several changes DOT announced.
Polly Trottenberg headshot
Polly Trottenberg has taken the role of acting FAA Administrator. (Photo: National Association of City Transportation Officials)

The Department of Transportation is making several shifts in its and the FAA’s senior leadership teams with the departure of FAA acting chief Billy Nolen, including the naming of Polly Trottenberg to step into the acting administrator role effective immediately. 

Trottenberg has been the DOT deputy secretary and COO since April 2021 and has more than 25 years of public sector experience including as transportation commissioner for New York City. There she had oversight for roadways, bridges, the traffic and parking system, and the Staten Island Ferry, among other responsibilities. Trottenberg also was assistant secretary and undersecretary for policy at DOT under the Obama Administration.

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