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Friday, 09 June, 2023

NATA Statement on Trottenberg and Thomson Taking on Key FAA Roles

Washington, DC, June 9, 2023 – Today, the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that DOT Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg will step in as acting FAA Administrator and Kathryn “Katie” Thomson will serve as FAA Deputy Administrator.

“With both the Senate and House slated to mark up their respective FAA Reauthorization bills next week, proven leadership at the FAA is both timely and welcome and we applaud the Biden Administration for taking action. Trottenberg and Thomson’s years of experience at the DOT will provide stability as the spotlight continues to shine on aviation in the coming months,” stated NATA President and CEO Curt Castagna. “NATA looks forward to fulfilling its mission as an educator and safety advocate for aviation businesses in advancing these discussions.”

Trottenberg steps in for FAA Acting Administrator Billy Nolen who announced in April that he would resign. NATA recognized Nolen's contributions to the aviation industry:

“NATA thanks Billy Nolen for his service as Acting FAA Administrator and wishes him the best. Nolen’s unwavering commitment to continuous safety improvement, meaningful industry collaboration, and workforce recruitment fit for the future has served us all well and sets a solid foundation for those who will follow. We look forward to continued work with the FAA to further his efforts to foster a culture of safety through SMS advancement, unlock the potential of data-sharing in creating a more predictive safety system, and empower the advent of new technologies,” stated NATA President and CEO Curt Castagna.

For general press inquiries, contact Shannon Chambers at 703-298-1347 or schambers@nata.aero.

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has been the voice of aviation business for more than 80 years. Representing nearly 3,700 aviation businesses, NATA’s member companies provide a broad range of services to general aviation, the airlines and the military and NATA serves as the public policy group representing the interests of aviation businesses before Congress and the federal agencies.