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The current chief of the Federal Aviation Administration will take over as the acting leader of the agency on April 1, the Biden administration announced on Saturday.
"Billy Nolen has extensive expertise in aviation and a deep understanding of the vital role the FAA plays in ensuring the safety of the traveling public," Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a news release on Saturday.
Nolen, who has been the FAA's associate administrator for aviation safety since January, had previously been vice president for safety, security and quality for WestJet Airlines in Canada, according to the statement.
Steve Dickson, who took the role as FAA administrator in August 2019 after being nominated by President Donald Trump, resigned last month, citing a desire to spend more time with his family.
