Christopher James 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 [ edit ]

4 days ago · 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.

3 days ago · 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.

2 days ago · 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

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 ...

2 days ago · New acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau fills the vacancy left by Mike Whitaker, who stepped down early when Trump took office on Jan. 20. Whitaker was unanimously confirmed as FAA ...

3 days ago · Rocheleau most recently was chief operating officer of the National Business Aviation Association. Prior to that job, which he began in 2022, he was the FAA's deputy associate administrator for ...