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Michael Graham named NTSB vice chairman for three‑year term

President Trump has designated Michael Graham as vice chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board for a three‑year term. Graham, sworn in as an NTSB member on Jan. 3, 2020 after a presidential appointment, previously held senior roles overseeing flight operations safety and security.

Discovered 2026-04-03T07:26:23.985029-07:00 | 2026-04-03T07:26:23.985029-07:00

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  • Elevates a longstanding board member into formal leadership, shaping NTSB investigations and safety recommendations; the Senate Commerce Committee recently voted to back Grahams reappointment [source:9f8cc76d-4252-4a7a-b88a-47dd91725c60].
  • Comes amid board turnover and intense scrutiny following the Washington, D.C., midair collision — recent member resignation and a separate White House dismissal have increased the importance of leadership continuity and public communications during active probes [source:6440efa8-14b0-498f-9516-dcd043725ea9] [source:624bbc39-a70e-4460-8578-295e084de8b5].

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