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Former FAA acting head Chris Rocheleau returns to NBAA as chief operating officer

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Chris Rocheleau has returned to the National Business Aviation Association as chief operating officer after an 18-month stint at the Federal Aviation Administration, where he served as acting administrator. His move brings recent federal regulatory experience back to the business aviation industry’s leading trade association.

Discovered 2026-07-30T12:18:53.771566-07:00 | 2026-07-30T12:18:53.771566-07:00

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  • Rocheleau’s return reconnects NBAA’s leadership with recent FAA experience after his 18-month period at the regulator.
  • His appointment gives the business aviation trade association an executive familiar with current federal aviation policy and regulatory operations.

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2026-07-30T12:18:53.771566-07:00
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