Daniel K. Elwell
U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Deputy Administrator Daniel K. Elwell will serve as acting FAA administrator, succeeding Michael Huerta, whose five-year term as administrator ended early Sunday morning.
“Dan’s background as a military and commercial pilot and past leadership positions in FAA and the aviation sector [ensure] a seamless transition to continue the important mission of the FAA,” Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao said Friday in announcing Elwell’s appointment.
Elwell has served as deputy administrator since June. He previously served as assistant administrator for policy, planning and environment; was senior vice president for safety, security and operations at Airlines for America; and served …
